#subject_matter__subjectmatter__message__content__substance what a communication that is about something is about
supertype: pm#description_content (pm) #social_relation
subtype: #body.subject_matter the central message of a communication; "the body of the message was short"
subtype: #corker.subject_matter (slang) a remarkable or astounding message; "that story was a corker"
subtype: #reminder.subject_matter a message that helps you remember something; "he ignored his wife's reminders"
subtype: #phylactery (Judaism) a small leather case containing religious texts; worn by Jewish men during morning prayer
subtype: #request__petition a formal message requesting something submitted to an authority
subtype: #application.request a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications"
subtype: #job_application__jobapplication an application for a job
subtype: #credit_application an application for a line of credit
subtype: #loan_application an application to borrow money
subtype: #mortgage_application an application for a mortgage loan
subtype: #patent_application an application for sole rights to an invention
subtype: #ingathering__solicitation__appeal__collection request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children"
subtype: #whip-round (British) solicitation of money usually for a benevolent purpose
subtype: #demand.request an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing"
subtype: #challenge.demand a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
subtype: #ultimatum a final peremptory demand
subtype: #insisting__insistence continual and persistent demands
subtype: #duty_call__call__claim a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
subtype: #requisition the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand (especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use)
subtype: #card_call__call a demand for a show of hands in a card game; "after two raises there was a call"
subtype: #margin_call__call a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
subtype: #wage_claim__pay_claim__payclaim the wage demanded from management for workers by their union representatives
subtype: #memorial a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to a an authority
subtype: #latent_content (psychoanalysis) hidden meaning of a fantasy or dream
subtype: #subject__topic__theme the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"
subtype: #precedent a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
subtype: #question.subject__head the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
subtype: #problem a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
subtype: #puzzler__puzzle__mystifier a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"
subtype: #case.problem a problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir"
subtype: #homework_problem a problem that students are assigned to do outside of class
subtype: #conundrum__riddle__enigma__brain-teaser__brainteaser a difficult problem
subtype: #stumper__toughie__sticker a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
subtype: #Gordian_knot.problem__gordianknot any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms
subtype: #crossword_puzzle__crosswordpuzzle a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle
subtype: #word_square__acrostic a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
subtype: #pons_asinorum a problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person
subtype: #rebus__rebu a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
subtype: #question_of_fact__matter_of_fact a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
subtype: #question_of_law__matter_of_law a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide
subtype: #keynote.subject the principal theme in a speech or literary work
subtype: #digression__aside__excursus__divagation__parenthesis__parenthesi a message that departs from the main subject
subtype: #signification__meaning__significance__import the message that is intended or expressed
subtype: #lexical_meaning__lexicalmeaning the meaning of a word that depends on the nonlinguistic concepts it is used to express
subtype: #grammatical_meaning__grammaticalmeaning the meaning of a word that depends on its role in a sentence; varies with inflectional form
subtype: #symbolization__symbolisation the use of symbols to convey meaning
subtype: #signified__sense the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"
subtype: #word_meaning__word_sense__acceptation the meaning of a word
subtype: #intension__connotation what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
subtype: #referent something referred to; the object of a reference
subtype: #antecedent.referent the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
subtype: #denotatum a actual object referred to by a linguistic expression
subtype: #designatum something (whether existing or not) that is referred to by a linguistic expression
subtype: #gist__effect__essence__core the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
subtype: #intent__purport__spirit the intended meaning of a communication
subtype: #moral__lesson the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"
subtype: #nuance__nicety__shade__subtlety__refinement a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
subtype: #overtone (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality; "overtones of despair"
subtype: #point.signification a brief version of the essential meaning of something; "get to the point"; "he missed the point of the joke"; "life has lost its point"
subtype: #bottom_line the decisive point
subtype: #crux_of_the_matter__crux the most important point
subtype: #alpha_and_omega__alphaandomega the basic meaning of something; the crucial part
subtype: #rallying_point a point or principle on which scattered or opposing groups can come together
subtype: #talking_point__talkingpoint an especially persuasive point helping to support an argument or discussion
subtype: #nonsense__nonsensicality__meaninglessness__meaninglessnes a message that seems to convey no meaning
subtype: #absurdity__absurdness__ridiculousness a message whose content is at variance with reason
subtype: #amphigory__nonsense_verse nonsensical writing (usually verse)
subtype: #balderdash__fiddle-faddle__piffle trivial nonsense
subtype: #buzzword__cant stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
subtype: #fa_la__fal_la__falla meaningless syllables in the refrain of a part-song
subtype: #gibberish__gibber unintelligible talking
subtype: #abracadabra gibberish and nonsense
subtype: #babble__babbling__lallation gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
subtype: #blather__blatherskite foolish gibberish
subtype: #double_Dutch (colloquial British) incomprehensible talk
subtype: #double_talk deliberately unintelligible gibberish
subtype: #jabber__jabbering__gabble rapid and indistinct speech
subtype: #mumbo_jumbo language that is unnecessarily difficult to understand
subtype: #incoherency__unintelligibility nonsense that is simply incoherent and unintelligible
subtype: #word_salad jumble of incoherent speech as sometimes heard in schizophrenia
subtype: #jabberwocky nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll)
subtype: #mummery__flummery meaningless ceremonies and flattery
subtype: #hot_air__hotair__palaver__empty_words__emptyword__empty_talk__emptytalk__rhetoric loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric"
subtype: #rigamarole__rigmarole a set of confused and meaningless statements
subtype: #stuff_and_nonsense__stuffandnonsense__stuff__hooey__poppycock senseless talk; "don't give me that stuff"
subtype: #baloney__boloney__bilgewater__bosh__drool__humbug__taradiddle__tarradiddle__tommyrot__tosh__twaddle pretentious or silly talk or writing
subtype: #drivel a worthless message
subtype: #bullshit__bull__Irish_bull__horseshit__shit__crap__bunk__bunkum__buncombe__guff__rot__hogwash__dogshit a ludicrously false statement
subtype: #chickenshit a false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear
subtype: #folderol__rubbish__tripe__trumpery__trash__wishwash__applesauce__codswallop nonsensical talk or writing
subtype: #pap worthless or oversimplified ideas
subtype: #acknowledgment__acknowledgement a statement acknowledging something or someone
subtype: #receipt an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
subtype: #ticket_stub__stub a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt
subtype: #rain_check.ticket_stub__raincheck a ticket stub entitling the holder to admission to a future event if the scheduled event was cancelled due to rain
subtype: #bill_of_lading__waybill a receipt from the carrier for the goods being shipped
subtype: #pawn_ticket a pawnbroker's receipt for articles taken as security
subtype: #word_of_farewell__farewell an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
subtype: #adieu__adios__adio__arrivederci__auf_wiedersehen__aufwiedersehen__au_revoir__bye__bye-bye__byebye__cheerio__good-by__goodby__good-bye__goodbye__good_day__sayonara__so_long a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes"
subtype: #bon_voyage__bonvoyage__send-off an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture
subtype: #good_morning__morning a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: #good_afternoon__afternoon a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: #good_night a conventional expression of farewell
subtype: #greeting__salutation (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
subtype: #well-wishing an expression of good will from one person to another; "much hand-shaking and well-wishing"
subtype: #compliments__regard__wish (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
subtype: #reception.greeting the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
subtype: #hail.greeting enthusiastic greeting
subtype: #pax__kiss_of_peace (Roman Catholic) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
subtype: #welcome a greeting or reception; "the proposal got a warm welcome"
subtype: #cordial_reception__cordialreception__hospitality kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
subtype: #inhospitality unkind and inconsiderate welcome; "he was taken aback by such inhospitality"
subtype: #glad_hand a warm welcome; may be insincere
subtype: #salute an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
subtype: #hello__hullo__hi__howdy__howdoyoudo an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
subtype: #good_morning__morning a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: #good_afternoon__afternoon a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
subtype: #military_greeting__salute a formal military gesture of respect
subtype: #calling_card__callingcard__visiting_card__card a written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
subtype: #aloha__ciao an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian; ciao is Italian)
subtype: #handshake__shake__handshaking__handclasp grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
subtype: #apology an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
subtype: #mea_culpa__meaculpa an acknowledgment of your error or guilt
subtype: #condolence__commiseration an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences"
subtype: #congratulation__felicitation acknowledgement that someone has an occasion for celebration
subtype: #regrets__regret__refusal__declination the polite declining of an invitation
subtype: #admission.acknowledgment an acknowledgment of the truth of something
subtype: #confession.admission an admission of misdeeds or faults
subtype: #self-accusation__self-condemnation an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be
subtype: #thanks.acknowledgment an acknowledgment of appreciation
subtype: #appreciation.thanks an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
subtype: #thank_you a conversational expression of gratitude
subtype: #curtain_call__curtaincall__bow an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
subtype: #info__information a message received and understood that reduces the recipient's uncertainty
subtype: #factoid.info something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print
subtype: #misinformation information that is incorrect
subtype: #material information (data or ideas or observations) that can be reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography"
subtype: #rehash old material that is slightly reworked and used again; "merely a dull rehash of his first novel"
subtype: #copy.material material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy"
subtype: #details__detail__inside_information true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details"
subtype: #poop__dope__the_skinny__theskinny__low-down__lowdown slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"
subtype: #fact.info a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts"
subtype: #recordbook__record__book a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"; "his name is in all the recordbooks"
subtype: #logbook a book in which the log is written
subtype: #bell_book a logbook in which all orders concerning the main engines of a ship are recorded
subtype: #won-lost_record (sports) a record of win versus losses
subtype: #scorecard__card a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap"
subtype: #basics__rudiments__rudiment a statement of fundamental facts or principles
subtype: #index_number__indexnumber__index__indicant__indicator a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
subtype: #business_index a statistical compilation that provides a context for economic or financial conditions; "this business index is computed relative to the base year of 1995"
subtype: #leading_indicator__leadingindicator one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
subtype: #price_index__priceindex__price_level__pricelevel an index that traces the relative changes in the price of an individual good (or a market basket of goods) over time
subtype: #retail_price_index an index of changes in retail prices
subtype: #producer_price_index__wholesale_price_index__wholesalepriceindex an index of changes in wholesale prices
subtype: #consumer_price_index__CPI__cost-of-living_index an index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer
subtype: #short_account__shortaccount the aggregate of short sales on an open market
subtype: #stock_index__stockindex__stock_market_index index based on a statistical compilation of the share prices of a number of representative stocks
subtype: #Dow_Jones__Dow-Jones_Industrial_Average an indicator of stock market prices; based on the share values of 30 leading companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
subtype: #Standard_and_Poor's_Index__Standard_and_Poor's a broadly based stock market index
subtype: #data_format__format__formatting__data_formatting the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
subtype: #high-level_formatting (computer science) the format for the root directory and the file allocation tables and other basic configurations
subtype: #low-level_formatting__lowlevelformatting__initialization__initialisation (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position
subtype: format#purpose_related_format__purposerelatedformat
subtype: format#executable_format
subtype: format#bin
subtype: format#exe
subtype: format#archive_format__archiveformat
subtype: format#tar
subtype: format#gtar
subtype: format#shar
subtype: format#sit
subtype: format#hqx
subtype: format#compressed_data_format
subtype: format#zip
subtype: format#gz
subtype: format#Z
subtype: format#media_dependant_format__mediadependantformat
subtype: #gen (British) informal term for information; "give me the gen on your new line of computers"
subtype: #database an organized body of related information
subtype: #listing__list a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
subtype: #agendum__agenda__order_of_business a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)
subtype: #order_of_the_day the order of business for an assembly on a given day
subtype: #order_paper__order_book__orderbook a printed copy of the order of the day
subtype: #bibliography a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
subtype: #bill.listing a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)
subtype: #bill_of_fare__menu__card__carte_du_jour__carte a list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French"
subtype: #a_la_carte a menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices
subtype: #prix_fixe a menu listing fixed meals at fixed prices
subtype: #table_d'hote__tabled'hote a menu offering a complete meal with limited choices at a fixed price
subtype: #playbill a theatrical program; "he couldn't find her name on the playbill"
subtype: #blacklist__black_book__blackbook a list of people who are out of favor
subtype: #calendar a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc); "I have you on my calendar for next Monday"
subtype: #docket (law) the calendar of a court; the list of cases to be tried or a summary of the court's activities
subtype: #calorie_chart__caloriechart a list of foods and information about their caloric content
subtype: #canon.listing a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
subtype: #catalogue__catalog a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalogue of his achievements"
subtype: #card_catalog__card_catalogue an enumeration of all the resources of a library
subtype: #parts_catalog__partscatalog__parts_catalogue__partscatalogue a list advertising parts for machinery along with prices
subtype: #seed_catalog__seed_catalogue a list advertising seeds and their prices
subtype: #character_set__characterset an ordered list of characters that are used together in writing or printing
subtype: #alphabet a character set that includes letters
subtype: #phonetic_alphabet__sound_alphabet__soundalphabet an alphabet of characters intended to represent specific sounds of speech
subtype: #visible_speech.phonetic_alphabet__visiblespeech a phonetic alphabet invented by Alexander Melville Bell in the 19th century
subtype: #manual_alphabet__finger_alphabet an alphabet used by the deaf; letters are represented by finger positions
instance: #Roman_alphabet #Hebrew_alphabet__Hebraic_alphabet__Aramaic_alphabet #Greek_alphabet #Cyrillic_alphabet__Cyrillic #Arabic_alphabet
subtype: #alphanumerics__alphanumeric a character set that includes letters and digits and punctuation marks
instance: #ASCII_character_set
subtype: #checklist a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
subtype: #class_list__classlist__honours_list__honourslist (British) a list issued by examiners that categorizes students according to the class of honours they achieved in their degree examinations
subtype: #codex.listing an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
subtype: #table_of_contents__contents a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
subtype: #corrigenda a list of printing errors in a book along with their corrections
subtype: #criminal_record__record a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted; "he ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court"; "the prostitute had a record a mile long"
subtype: #directory.listing (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
subtype: #subdirectory (computer science) a directory that is listed in another directory
subtype: #distribution_list list of names to whom a communication should be sent
subtype: #enumeration__numbering a numbered list
subtype: #free_list a list of commodities that are not subject to tariffs
subtype: #grocery_list.listing__grocerylist__shoppinglist a list of heterogenous items that someone wants; "the union came to the table with a whole grocery list of demands"
subtype: #hit_list__hitlist a list of victims to be eliminated (as by murder)
subtype: #index.listing an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
subtype: #concordance an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts
subtype: #key.listing a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
subtype: #key_word.key__keyword a word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message
subtype: #stock_list__stocklist__inventory a detailed list of all the items in stock
subtype: #parts_inventory__partsinventory an inventory of replacement parts
subtype: #mailing_list__mailinglist a list of names and addresses to which advertising material is mailed
subtype: is#IS_mailing_list
subtype: km#KM_mailing_list
subtype: km#CG_mailing_list
subtype: km#FCA_mailing_list
subtype: #computer_menu__menu (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user
subtype: #hierarchical_menu__cascading_menu__cascadingmenu__submenu (computer science) a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu
subtype: #necrology a list of people who died recently
subtype: #portfolio.listing a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution
subtype: #posting (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records; "the posting was made in the cash account"
subtype: #price_list__pricelist a listing of prices for different goods or services
subtype: #push-down_list__push-down_stack__stack a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
subtype: #queue.listing (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted
subtype: #push-down_queue a last-in first-out kind of queue (LIFO)
subtype: #roster__roll a list of names; "his name was struck off the rolls"
subtype: #batting_order__battingorder__card__lineup (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate"
subtype: #death-roll__deathroll a list of persons killed in a war or other disaster
subtype: #muster_roll a list of names of officers and men in a military unit or ship's company
subtype: #church_roll a list of the members of church
subtype: #rota (British) a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties
subtype: #waiting_list__waitinglist a roster of those waiting to obtain something
subtype: #schedule an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur
subtype: #network_programming the schedule of programs to be broadcast on a network
subtype: #timetable.schedule a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
subtype: #timetable a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
subtype: #shopping_list a list of items to be purchased
subtype: #grocery_list__grocerylist a list of groceries to be purchased
subtype: #short_list__shortlist (British) a list of applicants who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen
subtype: #sick_list a list of those who are ill (e.g. on a warship or in a regiment etc)
subtype: #slate.listing a list of candidates to be considered for nomination or election to public offices
subtype: #wish_list a list of events that you wish would occur
subtype: #electronic_database__on-line_database__computer_database__electronic_information_service (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
subtype: #relational_database a database in which relations between information items are explicitly specified as accessible attributes; "in a relational database the data are organized as a number of differently sized tables"
subtype: #Medical_Literature_Analysis_and_Retrieval_System__MEDLARS relational database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine for the storage and retrieval of bibliographical information concerning the biomedical literature
subtype: #object-oriented_database a database in which the operations carried out on information items (data objects) are considered part of their definition
subtype: #lexical_database__lexicaldatabase a database of information about words
subtype: #machine_readable_dictionary__MRD__electronic_dictionary a machine-readable version of a standard dictionary; organized alphabetically
subtype: #WordNet (trademark) a machine-readable lexical database organized by meanings; developed at Princeton University
subtype: #wordnet any of the machine-readable lexical databases modeled after the Princeton WordNet
subtype: #subdata_base__subdatabase a subset of data in a database that are used in a specific application
subtype: #tidings__tiding__news__intelligence__word new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
subtype: #good_word good news
subtype: #update news that updates your information
subtype: #news new information of any kind; "it was news to me"
subtype: #nuts_and_bolts detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished
subtype: #intelligence.info secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage"
subtype: #confirmation information that confirms or verifies
subtype: #reinforcement__reenforcement information that makes more forcible or convincing; "his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"
subtype: #corroboration__documentation__certification confirmation that some fact or statement is true
subtype: #insider_information__insiderinformation important information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the public; use for personal profit is illegal
subtype: #arcanum__secret information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking"
subtype: #esoterica secrets known only to an initiated minority
subtype: #cabala__cabbala__cabbalah__kabala__kabbala__kabbalah an esoteric or occult matter that is traditionally secret
subtype: #password__watchword__word__parole__countersign a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
subtype: #secret something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret"
subtype: #confidence.secret a secret that is confided or entrusted to another; "everyone trusted him with their confidences"; "the priest could not reveal her confidences"
subtype: #open_secret something that is supposed to be secret but is generally known; "their love affair was an open secret"
subtype: #trade_secret__tradesecret a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition
subtype: #propaganda information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
subtype: #agitprop political propaganda (especially Communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema
subtype: #course_of_study__program__curriculum__syllabus a course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
subtype: #reading_program a program designed to teach literacy skills
subtype: #degree_program a course of study leading to an academic degree
subtype: #news.info information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"
subtype: #business_news news about businesses and investments
subtype: #news_report__report__story__write_up__writeup a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"
subtype: #newsletter__newssheet report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group
subtype: #market_letter a newsletter written by an analyst of the stock market and sold to subscribers
subtype: #bulletin a brief report especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast
subtype: #news_bulletin__newsflash__flash a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
subtype: #information_bulletin__informationbulletin a bulletin containing the latest information
subtype: #communique__dispatch__despatch an official report (usually sent in haste)
subtype: #exclusive__scoop a news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials"
subtype: #newscast a broadcast of news
subtype: #radio_news a radio broadcast of news
subtype: #television_news a television broadcast of news
subtype: #reporting__coverage__reportage the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio of television; "they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations"
subtype: #stop_press late news that is inserted into the newspaper at the last minute
subtype: #evidence.info (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
subtype: #exhibit an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
subtype: #testimony a solemn statement made under oath
subtype: #witness.testimony testimony by word or deed to your religious faith
subtype: #declaration.testimony unsworn statement in a legal transaction
subtype: #affidavit__attestation written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
subtype: #corpus_delicti the body of evidence that constitute the offence; the objective proof that a crime has been committed (sometimes mistakenly thought to refer to the body of a homicide victim)
subtype: #direct_evidence evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute
subtype: #circumstantial_evidence__indirect_evidence evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute
subtype: #corroborating_evidence__corroboratingevidence additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding
subtype: #hearsay_evidence__hearsayevidence evidence based on what someone has told the witness and not of direct knowledge
subtype: #state's_evidence__state'sevidence evidence for the prosecution in criminal proceedings
subtype: #tabular_matter__tabularmatter__tabulation information set out in tabular form
subtype: #report__study a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
subtype: #case_study.report__casestudy a careful study of some social unit (as a corporation or division within a corporation) that attempts to determine what factors led to its success or failure
subtype: #white_book__whitebook__white_paper__whitepaper a government report; bound in white
subtype: #blue_book.report__bluebook a report published by the British government; bound in blue
subtype: #progress_report__progressreport a report of work accomplished during a specified time period
subtype: #medical_report__medicalreport a report of the results of a medical examination of a patient
subtype: pm#PhD_thesis
subtype: #stuff.info information in some unspecified form; "it was stuff I had heard before"; "there's good stuff in that book"
subtype: #report_card__report a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment; "his father signed his report card"
subtype: #publication a printed work offered for distribution
subtype: #reissue__reprint__reprinting a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
subtype: #new_edition__newedition a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale
subtype: #book a copy of a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"
subtype: #authority.book an authoritative written work; "this book is the final authority on the life of Milton"
subtype: #last_word an authoritative statement; "my doctor has the last word on the medicines I take"
subtype: #trade_book__tradebook__tradeedition a book intended for general readership
subtype: #best_seller a book that has had a large and rapid sale
subtype: #bestiary a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals
subtype: #catechism.book an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
subtype: #tome a (usually) large and scholarly book
subtype: #booklet__brochure__folder__leaflet__pamphlet a small book usually having a paper cover
subtype: #blue_book a blue-covered booklet used in universities for writing examinations
subtype: #ticket_book a book of tickets that can be torn out and used
subtype: #textbook__text__text_edition__schoolbook__school_text a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; "his economics textbook is in its tenth edition"; "the professor wrote the text that he assigned students to buy"
subtype: #crammer a textbook designed for cramming
subtype: #introduction.textbook a basic or elementary instructional text
subtype: #primer an introductory textbook
subtype: #speller an introductory textbook to teach spelling
subtype: #reader.textbook one of a series of texts for students learning to read
subtype: #McGuffey_Eclectic_Readers readers that combined lessons in reading with moralistic messages
subtype: #workbook a student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them
subtype: #copybook a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship
subtype: #appointment_book__appointmentbook__appointment_calendar__appointmentcalendar a book containing a calendar and space to keep a record of appointments
subtype: #catalog__catalogue a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog"
subtype: #course_catalog__course_catalogue__prospectus a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
subtype: #phrase_book a book containing common expressions in a foreign language along with their translations
subtype: #prayer_book__prayerbook a book containing prayers
subtype: #breviary (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
subtype: #missal (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
subtype: #Psalter__Book_of_Psalms a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
subtype: #reference_book__referencebook__reference__reference_work__referencework__book_of_facts a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts; "he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic"
subtype: #cookbook__cookery_book__cookerybook a book of recipes and cooking directions
subtype: #instruction_book__instructionbook a book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipment
subtype: #source_book a collection of historically important documents published together as a book
subtype: #wordbook a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
subtype: #dictionary__lexicon a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
subtype: #bilingual_dictionary__bilingualdictionary a dictionary giving equivalent words in two languages
subtype: #desk_dictionary__deskdictionary__collegiate_dictionary an abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand
subtype: #etymological_dictionary a dictionary giving the historical origins of each word
subtype: #gazetteer a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas)
subtype: #learner's_dictionary__learner'sdictionary__schooldictionary a dictionary specially written for those learning a foreign language
subtype: #pocket_dictionary__little_dictionary a dictionary that is small enough to carry in your pocket
subtype: #spell-checker__spellchecker__spelling_checker an electronic dictionary in a word processor that can be used to catch misspelled words
subtype: #unabridged_dictionary a dictionary that is claimed to be complete
subtype: #Oxford_English_Dictionary__O.E.D.__OED an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles
subtype: #onomasticon a list of proper nouns naming persons or places
subtype: #vocabulary a listing of the words used in some enterprise
subtype: #glossary__gloss__glos an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
subtype: #thesaurus__thesauru__synonym_finder__synonymfinder a book containing a classified list of synonyms
subtype: #word_finder a thesaurus organized to help you find the word you want but cannot think of
subtype: #handbook__enchiridion__vade_mecum a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
subtype: #manual a small handbook
subtype: #consuetudinary__consuetudinal a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)
subtype: #grimoire a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons)
subtype: #instruction_manual__instructionmanual__instructions__book_of_instructions__operating_instructions a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
subtype: #reference_manual__referencemanual a manual containing information organized in a summary manner
subtype: #sex_manual__sexmanual a manual containing instruction in sexual techniques; intended to enhance the reader's sexual life
subtype: #bible a book regarded as authoritative in its field
subtype: #guidebook__guide something that offers basic information or instruction
subtype: #field_guide a guidebook describing natural objects of some type that might be encountered in the field; "a field guide to mushrooms"
subtype: #roadbook a guidebook describing the roads of a country; contains maps and (sometimes) a gazetteer
subtype: #travel_guidebook__itinerary a guidebook for travelers
subtype: #baedeker any of a series of travel guidebooks published by the German firm founded by Karl Baedeker
subtype: #directory an alphabetical list of names and addresses
subtype: #phonebook__telephonebook__telephone_directory__telephonedirectory a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers
subtype: #Yellow_Pages__yellow_pages a telephone directory or section of a directory (usually printed on yellow paper) where business products and services are listed alphabetically by field along with classified advertising
subtype: #blue_book.directory__bluebook a register of persons who are socially prominent
subtype: #yearbook__annual a reference book that is published regularly once every year
subtype: #almanac an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year
subtype: #farmer's_calendar__almanac an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
subtype: #ephemeris__ephemeri an annual publication containing tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year; "today computers calculate the ephemerides"
subtype: #atlas__atla__book_of_maps__map_collection__mapcollection a collection of maps in book form
subtype: #dialect_atlas__dialectatla__linguisticatla an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features
subtype: #encyclopedia__cyclopedia__encyclopaedia__cyclopaedia a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
subtype: #book_of_knowledge an elementary encyclopedia dealing with general knowledge
subtype: #review_copy a copy of a newly published book that is sent for review to a writer or periodical
subtype: #songbook a book containing a collection of songs
subtype: #hymnal__hymnbook__hymnary a songbook containing a collection of hymns
subtype: #Das_Kapital__Capital a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories
instance: #New_Latin_Utopia__Utopia
subtype: #volume.publication a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications; "the third volume was missing"; "he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review"
subtype: #read something that is read; "the article was a very good read"
subtype: #impression.publication__printing all the copies of a work printed at one time; "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"
subtype: #edition the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
subtype: #limited_edition__limitededition an edition that is restricted to a specific number of copies
subtype: #variorum_edition__variorum an edition containing various versions of a text or notes by various scholars or editors
subtype: #test_copy__proof (printing) a trial impression made to check for errors
subtype: #galley_proof a proof taken before the type is broken up to print pages
subtype: #foundry_proof__foundryproof a proof taken from a form before duplicate plates are made
subtype: #mackle a printed impression that is blurred or doubled
subtype: #collection__compendium a publication containing a variety of works
subtype: #anthology a collection of selected literary passages
subtype: #divan.anthology__diwan a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
subtype: #florilegium__garland an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
subtype: #archives collection of records especially about an institution
subtype: #compilation__digest something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
subtype: #periodical a publication that appears at fixed intervals
subtype: #digest a periodical that summarizes the news
subtype: #pictorial a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures
subtype: #serial_publication__series__serial a periodical that appears at scheduled times
subtype: #monthly a periodical that is published every month
subtype: #quarterly a periodical that is published every quarter
subtype: #weekly a periodical that is published every week
subtype: #organ.periodical a periodical that is published by a special interest group; "the organ of the communist party"
subtype: #house_organ a periodical published by a business firm for its employees and customers
subtype: #issue.periodical__number one of a series published periodically; "she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waitingroom"
subtype: #edition.issue an issue of a newspaper; "he read it in yesterday's edition of the Times"
subtype: #journal a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; "he reads the medical journals"
subtype: #annals reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
subtype: #review.periodical a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
subtype: #literary_review a review devoted to literary criticism
subtype: #dope_sheet__scratch_sheet__scratchsheet a racing publication giving information on horses
subtype: #reference.publication__source a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to; "he carried an armful of references back to his desk"; "he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation"
subtype: #article nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
subtype: #newspaper_column__newspapercolumn__column__editorial an article giving opinions or perspectives
subtype: #agony_column__agonycolumn a newspaper column devoted to personal problems
subtype: #feature_article__featurearticle__feature a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
subtype: #magazine_article an article published in a magazine
subtype: #news_article__news_story__newspaper_article__newspaperarticle an article reporting news
subtype: #lead_story__lead a news story of major importance
subtype: #personal a short newspaper article about a particular person or group
subtype: #sidebar a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story
subtype: #offprint__reprint__separate a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
subtype: #paper.article a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses; "he has written many scientific papers"
subtype: #counsel__guidance__counseling__counselling__direction direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
subtype: #career_counseling counseling on career opportunities
subtype: #genetic_counseling__geneticcounseling counseling to advise prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children
subtype: #guideline guidance relative to setting standards or determining a course of action
subtype: #marriage_counseling counseling on marital problems and disagreements
subtype: #confidential_information__tip__steer__wind__hint an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
subtype: #commitment.subject_matter__dedication a message that makes a pledge
subtype: #oath__swearing affirming the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
subtype: #Hippocratic_oath an oath taken by physicians to observe medical ethics deriving from Hippocrates
subtype: #affirmation.commitment a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
subtype: #profession.affirmation affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith; "a profession of Christianity"
subtype: #assurance__pledge a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something: "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
subtype: #warranty__guarantee__warrant a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
subtype: #security.warranty__surety a guarantee that an obligation will be met
subtype: #deposit.warranty a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
subtype: #stock_warrant__stockwarrant a written certificate that gives the holder the right to purchase shares of a stock for a specified price within a specified period of time
subtype: #guarantee a pledge that something will happen or that something is true; "there is no guarantee that they are not lying"
subtype: #safety_net.guarantee__safetynet a guarantee of professional or financial security
subtype: #plight__troth a solemn pledge of fidelity
subtype: #vow a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "they took vows of poverty"
subtype: #approval.subject_matter__commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
subtype: #approbation official recognition or approval
subtype: #countenance__endorsement__warrant formal and explicit approval
subtype: #OK__okay__okey__okeh an endorsement; "they gave us the OK to go ahead"
subtype: #visa an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
subtype: #nihil_obstat.countenance__nihilobstat the phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the Church
subtype: #recognition.approval__credit approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "it is to her credit that she tried"; "the credits were given at the end of the film"
subtype: #commemoration__memorial__remembrance a recognition of meritorious service
subtype: #epitaph.commemoration a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
subtype: #standing_ovation__ovation enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
subtype: #salute.recognition__salutation an act of honor or courteous recognition: "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
subtype: #secret_approval__connivance__tacit_consent__tacitconsent (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
subtype: #permission approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave"
subtype: #authorization__authority__authorisation__sanction official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
subtype: #consent permission to do something; "he indicated his consent"
subtype: #informed_consent consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved
subtype: #dismissal permission to go; the sending away of someone
subtype: #leave permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"
subtype: #laissez_passer__laissezpasser__pass a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions; "the media representatives had special passes"
subtype: #boarding_card__boarding_pass a pass that allows you to board a ship or plane
subtype: #hall_pass written permission from a teacher for a student to be out the classroom and in the halls of the school
subtype: #ticket-of-leave a permit formerly given to convicts allowing them to leave prison under specific restrictions
subtype: #pass.permission__passport any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit"
subtype: #safe-conduct__safeguard a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
subtype: #all_clear__allclear permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed
subtype: #encouragement the expression of approval and support
subtype: #abetment__instigation the verbal act of urging on
subtype: #cheering__shouting encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it's all over but the shouting"
subtype: #advancement__furtherance encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
subtype: #fostering__fosterage encouragement; aiding the development of something
subtype: #goading__goad__prod__prodding__urging__spur__spurring a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
subtype: #provocation__incitement needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
subtype: #subornation underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful; "subornation of perjury is a crime"
subtype: #vote_of_confidence an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence"
subtype: #acclaim__acclamation__plaudits__plaudit__eclat enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
subtype: #applause__hand_clapping__clapping a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
subtype: #hand.applause a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand"
subtype: #handclap a clap of the hands to indicate approval
subtype: #round.applause an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause"
subtype: #cheer a cry or shout of approval
subtype: #banzai a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
subtype: #bravo a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
subtype: #hurrah__hooray a victory cheer; "let's give the team a big hurrah"
subtype: #salvo.cheer a sudden outburst of cheers; "there was a salvo of approval"
subtype: #congratulations__congratulation__praise__kudos__kudo an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"
subtype: #superlative an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
subtype: #encomium__eulogy__panegyric__paean a formal expression of praise
subtype: #recommendation.congratulations__testimonial__goodword something that recommends (or expresses commendation)
subtype: #character_reference__character__reference a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all to often answered evasively"
subtype: #puff exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
subtype: #compliment a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
subtype: #trade-last__tradelast a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me
subtype: #flattery excessive or insincere praise
subtype: #blandishment__cajolery__palaver flattery intended to persuade
subtype: #blarney__coaxing__soft_soap__sweet_talk__sweettalk flattery designed to gain favor
subtype: #smarm__unction__fulsomeness excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
subtype: #accolade__award__honor__honour__laurels__laurel a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
subtype: #academic_degree__degree an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"
subtype: #associate_degree__associatedegree__associate a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
subtype: #Associate_in_Arts__AA an associate degree in arts
subtype: #Associate_in_Applied_Science__AAS an associate degree in applied science
subtype: #Associate_in_Nursing__AN an associate degree in nursing
subtype: #bachelor's_degree__baccalaureate an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts__BA__Artium_Baccalaurens__AB a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Library_Science__ABLS a bachelor's degree in library science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing__BAN a bachelor's degree in nursing
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Divinity__BD a bachelor's degree in religion
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Literature__BLitt a bachelor's degree in literature
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Medicine__MB (a British degree) a bachelor's degree in medicine
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Music__BMus a bachelor's degree in music
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Naval_Science__BNS a bachelor's degree in naval science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science__BS__SB a bachelor's degree in science
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science_in_Architecture__BSArch a bachelor's degree in architecture
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Science_in_Engineering a bachelor's degree in engineering
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Theology__ThB a bachelor's degree in theology
subtype: #honours_degree__honoursdegree__honours (Great Britain) a university degree with honors
subtype: #first-class_honours_degree__firstclasshonoursdegree__first (Great Britain) an honours degree of the highest class
subtype: #double_first (Great Britain) a first-class honours degree in two subjects
subtype: #master's_degree__master'sdegree an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's
subtype: #Master_of_Architecture__MArch a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture
subtype: #Master_of_Arts__MA__Artium_Magister__AM a master's degree in arts and sciences
subtype: #Master_of_Arts_in_Library_Science__MALS a master's degree in library science
subtype: #Master_of_Arts_in_Teaching__MAT a master's degree in teaching
subtype: #Master_in_Business__MBA a master's degree in business
subtype: #Master_of_Divinity__MDiv a master's degree in religion
subtype: #Master_of_Education__MEd a master's degree in education
subtype: #Master_of_Fine_Arts__MFA a master's degree in fine arts
subtype: #Master_of_Literature__MLitt a master's degree in literature
subtype: #Master_of_Library_Science__MLS a master's degree in library science
subtype: #Master_in_Public_Affairs a master's degree in questions of public concern
subtype: #Master_of_Science__MS__SM a master's degree in science
subtype: #Master_of_Science_in_Engineering a master's degree in engineering
subtype: #Master_of_Theology__ThM a master's degree in theology
subtype: #doctor's_degree__doctorate one of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university
subtype: #Doctor_of_Dental_Medicine__DMD a doctor's degree in dental medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Dental_Surgery__DDS a doctor's degree in dental surgery
subtype: #Doctor_of_Divinity__DD a doctor's degree in religion
subtype: #Doctor_of_Education__EdD__DEd a doctor's degree in education
subtype: #Doctor_of_Medicine__MD a doctor's degree in medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Music__DMus__MusD a doctor's degree in music
subtype: #Doctor_of_Musical_Arts__AMusD a doctor's degree in musical arts
subtype: #Doctor_of_Optometry__OD a doctor's degree in optometry
subtype: #Doctor_of_Osteopathy__DO doctor's degree in osteopathy
subtype: #Doctor_of_Philosophy__PhD a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
subtype: #American_PhD__PhD an American doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded by a graduate school
subtype: #DPhil a British doctorate
subtype: #Doctor_of_Public_Health__DPH a doctor's degree in preventive medicine
subtype: #Doctor_of_Theology__ThD a doctor's degree in theology
subtype: #law_degree__lawdegree degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school
subtype: #Bachelor_of_Laws__LLB a three-year law degree
subtype: #Master_of_Laws__LLM an advanced law degree
subtype: #honorary_degree a degree conferred to honor the recipient
subtype: #Doctor_of_Arts__ArtsD an honorary arts degree
subtype: #Doctor_of_Fine_Arts an honorary degree in fine arts
subtype: #Doctor_of_Humane_Letters an honorary degree in letters
subtype: #Doctor_of_Humanities an honorary degree in the humanities
subtype: #Doctor_of_Laws__LLD an honorary law degree
subtype: #Doctor_of_Science__DS__ScD an honorary degree in science
subtype: #pennant.accolade the award given to the champion
subtype: #seal_of_approval__cachet__seal an indication of approved or superior status
subtype: #commendation__citation an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
subtype: #honorable_mention__honorablemention__mention an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
subtype: #varsity_letter__varsityletter__letter an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports"
subtype: #laurel_wreath__decoration__medal__medallion__palm__ribbon an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
subtype: #Congressional_Medal_of_Honor__Medal_of_Honor the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Medal a US military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Cross a US Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
subtype: #Navy_Cross a US Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy
subtype: #Distinguished_Flying_Cross a US Airforce decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight
subtype: #Air_Medal a US Airforce decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
subtype: #Silver_Star_Medal__Silver_Star a US military decoration for gallantry in action
subtype: #Bronze_Star_Medal__Bronze_Star a US military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)
subtype: #Order_of_the_Purple_Heart__Purple_Heart a US military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
subtype: #Victoria_Cross a British military decoration for gallantry
subtype: #Distinguished_Conduct_Medal a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field
subtype: #Distinguished_Service_Order a British military decoration for special service in action
subtype: #Croix_de_Guerre a French military decoration for gallantry
subtype: #Medaille_Militaire a French military decoration
subtype: #trophy an award for success in war or hunting
subtype: #Emmy an annual award for outstanding achievements in television
subtype: #Nobel_prize an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace
subtype: #Oscar an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
subtype: #Prix_de_Rome an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome
subtype: #Prix_Goncourt an award given annually for contributions to French literature
subtype: #tribute.approval__testimonial something given or done as an expression of esteem
subtype: #disapproval.subject_matter the expression of disapproval
subtype: #disapprobation__condemnation an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
subtype: #animadversion__censure harsh criticism or disapproval
subtype: #interdict an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
subtype: #demonization to represent as diabolically evil; "the demonization of our enemies"
subtype: #unfavorable_judgment__unfavorablejudgment__criticism disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
subtype: #brickbat blunt criticism
subtype: #faultfinding__carping persistent petty and unjustified criticism
subtype: #flak__fire__attack__flack__blast intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
subtype: #thrust verbal criticism; "he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians"
subtype: #potshot.unfavorable_judgment criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor"
subtype: #rebuke__reproof__reproval__reprehension__reprimand an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
subtype: #riot_act a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act"
subtype: #chiding__scolding__objurgation rebuking a person harshly
subtype: #wigging__wig British slang for a scolding
subtype: #what_for a strong reprimand
subtype: #castigation__earful__bawling_out__bawlingout__chewing_out__upbraiding__going-over__goingover__dressing_down a severe scolding
subtype: #berating__blowing_up__blowingup a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"
subtype: #reproach a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"
subtype: #self-reproach__self-reproof the act of blaming yourself
subtype: #blame__rap a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
subtype: #lecture__speech__talking_to__talkingto a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"
subtype: #sermon__preaching a moralistic rebuke; "your preaching is wasted on him"
subtype: #curtain_lecture__curtainlecture a private lecture to a husband by his wife
subtype: #chastening__correction__chastisement a rebuke for making a mistake
subtype: #admonishment__admonition__monition a firm rebuke
subtype: #slating.unfavorable_judgment a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating"
subtype: #stricture severe criticism
subtype: #discouragement.disapproval the expression of opposition and disapproval
subtype: #disheartenment a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
subtype: #dissuasion.discouragement a communication that dissuades you
subtype: #determent__deterrence__intimidation a communication that makes you afraid to try something
subtype: #respects (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor"
subtype: #discourtesy__disrespect an expression of lack of respect
subtype: #abuse__insult__revilement__contumely a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
subtype: #low_blow__lowblow unscrupulous abuse
subtype: #scurrility__billingsgate foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
subtype: #stinger.abuse__cut a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all"
subtype: #vituperation__invective__vitriol the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will; rancor
subtype: #derision.discourtesy contemptuous laughter
subtype: #jeer__jeering__mockery__scoffing showing your contempt by derision
subtype: #put-down__putdown__squelch__squelcher__takedown (informal) a crushing remark
subtype: #befooling__stultification derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent
subtype: #ridicule language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
subtype: #scorn__contempt open disrespect for a person or thing
subtype: #sneer.scorn__leer a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
subtype: #sneer a contemptuous or scornful remark
subtype: #disparagement__depreciation__derogation a communication that belittles somebody or something
subtype: #denigration__belittling a belittling comment
subtype: #aspersion__slur a disparaging remark
subtype: #petty_criticism__pettycriticism__detraction a petty disparagement
subtype: #sour_grapes disparagement of something that is unattainable
subtype: #condescension__disdain__patronage a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
subtype: #calumny__defamation__obloquy__hatchet_job__hatchetjob a malicious attack
subtype: #character_assassination__characterassassination__assassination an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
subtype: #vilification__smear__malignment slanderous defamation
subtype: #libel a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
subtype: #slander words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
subtype: #mud slanderous remarks or charges
subtype: #name_calling__names__name verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
subtype: #name.calumny__epithet a defamatory or abusive word or phrase; "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"
subtype: #smear_word__smearword an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation; "he used the smear word `communist' for everyone who disagreed with him"
subtype: #impudence__cheek__impertinence an impudent statement
subtype: #blasphemy blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
subtype: #statement a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"
subtype: #amendment.statement a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
subtype: #First_Amendment an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech
subtype: #Fifth_Amendment an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy
subtype: #Fourteenth_Amendment an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1868; extends the guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the states as well as to the federal government
subtype: #Eighteenth_Amendment an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; repealed in 1932
subtype: #Twentieth_Amendment an amendment to the Constitution of the United State adopted in 1920; guarantees that no state can deny the right to vote on the basis of sex
subtype: #thing.statement a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?"
subtype: #true_statement__truth a true statement; "he told the truth"; "he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it"
subtype: #gospel_truth__gospel an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"
subtype: #tautology.true_statement (logic) a statement that is necessarily true; "the statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology"
subtype: #truism an obvious truth
subtype: #platitude__cliche__banality__commonplace__bromide a trite or obvious remark
subtype: #verbal_description__description a statement that represents something in words
subtype: #job_description description of the responsibilities associated with a given job
subtype: #spec__specification a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
subtype: #computer_architecture the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system
subtype: #neural_net__neural_network computer architecture in which processors are connected in a manner suggestive of connections between neurons; can learn by trial and error
subtype: #network_architecture__networkarchitecture specification of design principles (including data formats and procedures) for creating a network configuration of data processors
subtype: #word_picture__word-painting__delineation__depiction__picture__characterization__characterisation a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"
subtype: #epithet descriptive word or phrase
subtype: #portrayal.word_picture__portraiture__portrait a word picture of a person's appearance and character
subtype: #declaration emphatic or explicit statement
subtype: #proclamation__announcement__annunciation a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"
subtype: #promulgation the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
subtype: #manifesto__pronunciamento a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
subtype: #Communist_manifesto a socialist manifesto written by Marx and Engels (1842) describing the history of the working-class movement according to their views
subtype: #pronouncement__dictum__say-so__sayso an authoritative declaration
subtype: #directive a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives"
subtype: #averment__assertion__asseveration a declaration that is made as if no supporting evidence were necessary
subtype: #assertion_of_a_right__claim an assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages"
subtype: #pretension the advancing of a claim; "his pretension to the crown"; "the town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort"
subtype: #claim.averment an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims"
subtype: #allegement__allegation statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact
subtype: #bill_of_Particulars the particular events to be dealt with in a criminal trial; advises the defendant and the court of the facts the defendant will be required to meet
subtype: #pleading (law) an allegation in legal form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
subtype: #affirmative_pleading__affirmativepleading any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff
subtype: #alternative_pleading__alternativepleading__pleading_in_the_alternative a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on
subtype: #answer.pleading the principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
subtype: #evasive_answer__evasiveanswer (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint
subtype: #nolo_contendere__non_vult__nonvult (criminal law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
subtype: #plea.answer (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
subtype: #dilatory_plea a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)
subtype: #insanity_plea__plea_of_insanity (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time
subtype: #charge.pleading__complaint (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
subtype: #accusal__accusation a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
subtype: #self-accusation__self-condemnation an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be
subtype: #recrimination mutual accusations
subtype: #allegation a formal accusation against somebody
subtype: #grievance.allegation an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
subtype: #lodgment__lodgement bringing a charge or accusation against someone
subtype: #plaint a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court law asking for the grievance to be redressed
subtype: #imprecation a slanderous accusation
subtype: #imputation.accusal a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense); "he denied the imputation"
subtype: #indictment an accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy"
subtype: #information.accusal formal accusation of a crime
subtype: #preferment.accusal the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"
subtype: #incrimination__inculpation__blame an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; "his incrimination was based on my testimony"; "the police laid the blame on on the driver"
subtype: #self-incrimination an accusation that incriminates yourself
subtype: #implication a charge that implicates someone (usually of wrongdoing)
subtype: #unspoken_accusation__veiled_accusation an accusation that is understood without needing to be spoken
subtype: #insinuation__innuendo an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
subtype: #complaint.pleading (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
subtype: #defective_pleading__defectivepleading any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency
subtype: #demurrer (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
subtype: #rebutter__rebuttal (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
subtype: #replication (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
subtype: #rejoinder ( law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication
subtype: #special_pleading__specialpleading (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
subtype: #surrebutter__surrebuttal (law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter
subtype: #surrejoinder ( law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rejoinder
subtype: #accusation__charge an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
subtype: #contention a point asserted as part of an argument
subtype: #ipse_dixit__ipsedixitism an unsupported dogmatic assertion
subtype: #avowal__affirmation a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
subtype: #professing__profession an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; "a profession of disagreement"
subtype: #affirmative a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative"
subtype: #yes__ye an affirmative; "I was hoping for a yes"
subtype: #yea an affirmative; "The yeas have it"
subtype: #double_negative.affirmative__doublenegative an affirmative constructed from two negatives; "A not unwelcome outcome"
subtype: #testimony.averment an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact; "according to his own testimony he can't do it"
subtype: #denial.averment an assertion that something alleged is not true
subtype: #negation.denial the speech act of negating
subtype: #contradiction.negation the speech act of contradicting someone; "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"
subtype: #cancellation.negation the act of revoking or annulling or making void
subtype: #protestation a strong declaration of protest
subtype: #postulation__predication a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
subtype: #threat.declaration declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another; "his threat to kill me was quite explicit"
subtype: #commination.threat a threat of divine punishment or vengeance
subtype: #menace a threat or the act of threatening; "he spoke with desperate menace"
subtype: #bid.declaration__bidding (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
subtype: #contract.bid (bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
subtype: #takeout (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit
subtype: #overcall__overbid (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
subtype: #preemptive_bid a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
subtype: #Bill_of_Rights a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the US Constitution)
subtype: #formula.statement a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
subtype: #mathematical_statement a statement of a mathematical relation
subtype: #equation a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
subtype: #regression_equation__regression_of_y_on_x the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y
subtype: #linear_equation a polynomial equation of the first degree
subtype: #quadratic_equation__quadraticequation__quadratic an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
subtype: #biquadratic_equation__biquadraticequation__biquadratic and equation of the fourth degree
subtype: #differential_equation an equation containing differentials of a function
subtype: #Maxwell's_equations four differential equations that summarize classical properties of electromagnetic fields
subtype: #partial_differential_equation a differential equation involving a functions of more than one variable
subtype: #Schrodinger_equation__Schrodinger_wave_equation the fundamental equation of wave mechanics
subtype: #wave_equation a differential equation that describes the passage of harmonic waves through a medium
subtype: #exponential_equation__exponentialequation an equation involving exponential functions of a variable
subtype: #formula__expression a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
subtype: #sentential_function formal expression containing variables; becomes a sentence when variables are replaced by constants
subtype: #primitive.formula a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived
subtype: #exponential_expression__exponentialexpression a mathematical expression consisting of the constant e raised to some power
subtype: #word.statement a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it"
subtype: #explanation.statement__account a statement that explains; "he launched into a detailed explanation"; "he demanded that I give an account for my failure"
subtype: #rationale__principle an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature; "the principles of internal-combustion engines"
subtype: #dialectics a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces
subtype: #key.explanation something crucial for explaining; "the key to development is economic integration"
subtype: #natural_history__naturalhistory the systematic account of natural phenomena
subtype: #raison_d'etre.rationalization__raisond'etre ('<' #rationalization.explanation replaced by #explanation.statement since a theory is a description, not a process)$ reason for being
subtype: #accounting.explanation a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"
subtype: #reason an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; "the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly"
subtype: #justification.explanation a statement in explanation of some action or belief
subtype: #cause.justification__reason__grounds a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
subtype: #vindication__defense the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
subtype: #apologia__apology a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
subtype: #alibi (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
subtype: #self-justification__excuse__alibi a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
subtype: #exposition an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background"
subtype: #explication an explanation of the meaning of something
subtype: #gloss__glos an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
subtype: #deriving__derivation__etymologizing (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
subtype: #definition a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
subtype: #contextual_definition a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; for example, "legal duty" might be defined contextually: "X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law"
subtype: #dictionary_definition a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
subtype: #explicit_definition a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined
subtype: #ostensive_definition__ostensivedefinition a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined
subtype: #recursive_definition__recursivedefinition (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps
subtype: #redefinition the act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties"
subtype: #stipulative_definition__stipulativedefinition a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage
subtype: pm#formal_definition
subtype: pm#informal_definition
subtype: pm#partial_definition__partialdefinition
subtype: pm#total_definition__totaldefinition
subtype: pm#category_definition
subtype: #interpretation an explanation resulting from interpreting something
subtype: #expounding__exposition a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
subtype: #philosophizing the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy
subtype: #moralizing the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code; "his constant moralizing drove me mad"
subtype: #construal an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing
subtype: #elucidation an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"
subtype: #disambiguation clarification that removes ambiguity
subtype: #lexical_disambiguation__lexicaldisambiguation disambiguation of the sense of a polysemous word
subtype: #exegesis an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
subtype: #expansion.interpretation__enlargement__elaboration an interpretation that provides additional information
subtype: #embroidery__embellishment elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
subtype: #literal_interpretation__literalinterpretation an interpretation based on the exact wording
subtype: #letter a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law"
subtype: #version an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was different from mine"
subtype: #approximation an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"
subtype: #reading.interpretation a particular interpretation or performance; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart"
subtype: #construction.interpretation__twist an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"
subtype: #reconstruction.interpretation an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
subtype: #popularization__popularisation an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
subtype: #misinterpretation__misunderstanding__mistaking putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
subtype: #imbroglio a very embarrassing misunderstanding
subtype: #misconstrual__misconstruction a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
subtype: #misreading misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
subtype: #value_statement a statement of the desirability of something
subtype: #representation.statement a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting; "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
subtype: #solution__result__answer__resolution__solvent a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
subtype: #denouement.result the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
subtype: #answer.statement__reply__response a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
subtype: #rescript a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
subtype: #feedback response to an inquiry or experiment
subtype: #announcement__promulgation a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"
subtype: #Annunciation (Christian religion) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
subtype: #banns__bann a public announcement (in church) of a proposed marriage
subtype: #press_release__pressrelease__handout__release an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
subtype: #notice.announcement an announcement containing information about a future event; "you didn't give me enough notice"
subtype: #caveat (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing: "a caveat filed against the probate of a will"
subtype: #obituary__obit__necrology a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
subtype: #program.announcement__programme an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"
subtype: #playbill a theatrical program; "he couldn't find her name on the playbill"
subtype: #racecard a program for a race meeting; lists the races and the names of the horses
subtype: #walking_papers a notice of dismissal or discharge
subtype: #foretelling__forecasting a statement made about the future
subtype: #prophecy__divination a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
subtype: #oracle.prophecy a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
subtype: #weather_forecasting__meteorology predicting what the weather will be
subtype: #prognosis__prognosi__forecast a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
subtype: #weather_forecast__weatherforecast__weather_outlook__weatheroutlook a forecast of the weather
subtype: #horoscope a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
subtype: #proposition (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
subtype: #converse (logic) a proposition obtained by conversion
subtype: #lemma a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition
subtype: #theorem a proposition deducible from basic postulates
subtype: #binomial_theorem a theorem giving the expansion of a binomial raised to a given power
subtype: #conclusion.proposition the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism
subtype: #postulate__posit (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
subtype: #premise__premiss__premis a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play"
subtype: #major_premise__majorpremise__major_premiss__majorpremis the premise of a syllogism that contains the major term (which is the predicate of the conclusion)
subtype: #minor_premise__minorpremise__minor_premiss__minorpremis the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion)
subtype: #thesis an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
subtype: #condition.premise__precondition__stipulation an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
subtype: #boundary_condition (math) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations
subtype: #proviso__provision a stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one provision"
subtype: #axiom (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
subtype: #falsehood__falsity__untruth__false_statement__falsestatement a false statement
subtype: #dodging__dodge__scheme a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
subtype: #lie.falsehood__prevarication a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
subtype: #fib__story__tarradiddle__taradiddle a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?"
subtype: #cock-and-bull_story__fairytale__fairy_story__fairystory__song_and_dance an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
subtype: #jactitation a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
subtype: #whopper a gross untruth
subtype: #white_lie__whitelie an unimportant lie (especially one told to be tactful or polite)
subtype: #fable__fabrication__fiction a deliberately false or improbable account
subtype: #canard a deliberately misleading fabrication
subtype: #misrepresentation__deceit__deception a misleading falsehood
subtype: #half-truth a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead
subtype: #facade.misrepresentation__window_dressing a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant
subtype: #overstatement__exaggeration__magnification making to seem more important than it really is
subtype: #snow_job a long and elaborate misrepresentation
subtype: #feigning__pretense__pretence__dissembling pretending with intention to deceive
subtype: #bluff.feigning pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
subtype: #pretext__stalking-horse something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
subtype: #putoff a pretext for delay or inaction
subtype: #lip_service__hypocrisy an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
subtype: #subterfuge__blind something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind"
subtype: #trickery__hocus-pocus__hocuspocu__slickness__slicknes__hankypanky__jiggery-pokery__jiggerypokery__skulduggery__skullduggery verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
subtype: #duplicity__fraudulence a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
subtype: #evasion.misrepresentation__equivocation a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
subtype: #indirect_expression__circumlocution an indirect way of expressing something
subtype: #doublespeak any language that pretends to communicate but actually does not
subtype: #hedge__hedging an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging"
subtype: #quibble an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
subtype: #contradiction_in_terms__contradiction (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"
subtype: #paradox (logic) a self-contradiction; "I always lie"
subtype: #understatement a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
subtype: #litotes__litote__meiosis understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes"
subtype: #reservation.statement__qualification a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations"
subtype: #fine_print__small_print__smallprint the part of a contract that contains reservations and qualifications printed in small type; "don't sign a contract without reading the fine print"
subtype: #weasel_word an equivocal qualification; a word used to avoid making an outright assertion
subtype: #cautious_statement a statement made with careful qualifications
subtype: #commentary__comment a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal"
subtype: #annotation__note__notation a comment (usually added to a text); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"
subtype: #quotation__citation__credit__reference__mention a short note acknowledging a source of information or quoting a passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
subtype: #photo_credit__photocredit a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph
subtype: #cross-reference__crossreference__cross-index__crossindex a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work
subtype: #footnote a note placed below the text on a printed page
subtype: #nota_bene__NB__N.B. a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something; "the margins of his book were generously supplied with pencilled NBs"
subtype: #postscript__PS a note appended to a letter after the signature
subtype: #comment__remark a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"
subtype: #ad-lib remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians"
subtype: #courtesy.comment a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
subtype: #gambit.comment__ploy an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
subtype: #obiter_dictum__passing_comment__passingcomment an incidental remark
subtype: #mention__reference a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"
subtype: #allusion passing reference or indirect mention
subtype: #retrospection.mention reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections"
subtype: #name-dropping the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener; "the hard thing about name-dropping is to avoid being too obvious about it"
subtype: #observation.comment__reflection__reflexion a remark expressing careful consideration
subtype: #Parkinson's_law C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done
subtype: #Parkinson's_law.observation__parkinson'slaw C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
subtype: #wisecrack__crack__sally__quip witty remark
subtype: #jibe__shot__shaft__slam__dig__barb__gibe an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
subtype: #platitude__cliche__banality__commonplace__bromide a trite or obvious remark
subtype: #rhetorical_question a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions"
subtype: #misstatement a statement that contains a mistake
subtype: #error__mistake part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors"
subtype: #corrigendum a printer's error; to be corrected
subtype: #misprint__erratum__typographicalerror__typo__literal_error__literalerror__literal a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
subtype: #malapropism__malaprop the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
subtype: #slip_of_the_tongue an accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking
subtype: #spoonerism transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
subtype: #restatement a revised statement
subtype: #demythologization__demythologisation the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms
subtype: #mythologization__mythologisation the restatement of a message as a myth
subtype: #understanding__agreement the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
subtype: #conspiracy__confederacy a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
subtype: #conspiracy_of_silence a conspiracy not to talk about some situation or event; "there was a conspiracy of silence about police brutality"
subtype: #covenant (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
subtype: #unilateral_contract a one-sided agreement whereby you promise to do (or refrain from doing) something in return for a performance (not a promise)
subtype: #sales_agreement__sale an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer); "the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office"
subtype: #conditional_sale__conditionalsale a sale in which the buyer receives title to the property only upon the performance of some condition (usually the full payment of the purchase price)
subtype: #sheriff's_sale__sheriff'ssale__judicial_sale__forced_sale a sale of property by the sheriff under authority of a court's judgment in order satisfy and unpaid obligation
subtype: #bargain.understanding__deal an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain with the devil"; "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"
subtype: #working_agreement__workingagreement an informal agreement to work together
subtype: #gentlemen's_agreement__gentlemen'sagreement a personal agreement based on honor and not legally binding
subtype: #written_agreement__writtenagreement a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties
subtype: #contract a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
subtype: #adhesion_contract__contract_of_adhesion a contract that heavily restricts one party while leaving the other free (as some standard form printed contracts); implies inequality in bargaining power
subtype: #aleatory_contract a contract whose performance by one party depends on the occurrence of an uncertain contingent event (but if it is contingent on the outcome of a wager it is not enforceable)
subtype: #bilateral_contract__bilateralcontract a contract involving mutual promises (each part is both promisor and promisee)
subtype: #charter.contract a contract to hire or lease transportation
subtype: #conditional_contract__conditionalcontract a contract whose performance depends on a fact or event that affects legal relations
subtype: #cost-plus_contract a contract in which the contractor is paid his total cost plus a stated percentage of profit
subtype: #gambling_contract a contract whose performance by one party is contingent on the outcome of a bet; unenforceable by statute in most jurisdictions
subtype: #lease.contract a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
subtype: #marriage_contract__marriage_settlement a prenuptial agreement or contract
subtype: #output_contract a contract in which you promise to deliver your entire output to the other party who promises to accept it
subtype: #insurance_policy__insurancepolicy__policy__insurance written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy"
subtype: #floating_policy__floater an insurance policy covering loss of movable property (e.g. jewelry) regardless of its location
subtype: #purchase_contract__purchase_agreement a contract stating the terms of a purchase
subtype: #quasi_contract__quasicontract a contract created by law for reasons of justice without any expression of assent
subtype: #requirements_contract a contract in which you agree to purchase all your requirements of a particular sort from one party
subtype: #sealed_instrument__contract_under_seal__special_contract__specialcontract a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached
subtype: #service_contract__servicecontract a contract for maintenance services
subtype: #severable_contract__severablecontract a contract in which in the event of a breach by one of the parties can be considered as several independent agreements expressed in a single instrument
subtype: #subcontract a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
subtype: #partnership.contract a contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
subtype: #articles_of_agreement__shipping_articles a contract between crew and captain of a ship
subtype: #concession.contract__grant a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business: "he got the beer concession at the ball park"
subtype: #franchise an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
subtype: #labor_contract__laborcontract__labor_agreement__laboragreement__collective_agreement contract between labor and management government wages and benefits and working conditions
subtype: #yellow-dog_contract a now-illegal labor contract whereby the employee agrees not to join a trade union
subtype: #employment_contract__employment_agreement contract between employer and employee
subtype: #distribution_agreement a contract governing the marketing of an item of merchandise
subtype: #licensing_agreement__licensingagreement contract giving someone the legal right to use a patent or trademark
subtype: #merger_agreement__acquisition_agreement__acquisitionagreement contract governing the merger of two or more companies
subtype: #sale_in_gross__contract_of_hazard a sale of a tract of land as a whole without a warranty as to the acreage
subtype: #indenture a contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term
subtype: #Articles_of_Confederation a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by gave the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens
subtype: #compact__covenant__concordat a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
subtype: #indenture.written_agreement formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
subtype: #obligation a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
subtype: #indebtedness__liability__financial_obligation__financialobligation an obligation to pay money to another party
subtype: #limited_liability__limitedliability the liability of a firm's owners for no more than the capital they have invested in the firm
subtype: #debt.indebtedness the state of owing money; "he is badly in debt"
subtype: #arrears.indebtedness__arrear the state of being behind in payments; "an account in arrears"
subtype: #account_payable a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
subtype: #scot_and_lot obligations of all kinds taken as a whole
subtype: #treaty__pact__accord a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
subtype: #alliance a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
subtype: #peace_treaty__peacetreaty__pacification a treaty to cease hostilities; "peace came on November 11th"
subtype: #Peace_of_Westphalia the peace treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648
subtype: #convention.treaty (diplomacy) an international agreement
subtype: #Geneva_convention an agreement concerning the treatment of war prisoners
subtype: #SALT_I the first treaty between the US and USSR resulting from the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
subtype: #SALT_II the second treaty between the US and USSR resulting from the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
subtype: #Treaty_of_Versailles the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans
subtype: #escrow a written agreement (or property or money) delivered to a third party or put in trust by one party to a contract to be returned after fulfillment of some condition
subtype: #entente_cordiale__ententecordiale__entente a friendly understanding between political powers
subtype: #oral_contract an agreement that is not in writing and is not signed by the parties but is a real existing contract that lacks only the formal requirement of a memorandum to render it enforceable in litigation
subtype: #settlement a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
subtype: #accommodation.settlement a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan"
subtype: #modus_vivendi__modusvivendi a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement
subtype: #compromise an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
subtype: #Missouri_Compromise an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories
subtype: #conclusion.settlement a final settlement; "the conclusion of a business deal"; "the conclusion of the peace treaty"
subtype: #out-of-court_settlement resolution of a dispute prior to the rendering of a final decision by the trial court
subtype: #property_settlement (matrimonial law) the division of property owned or acquired by marriage partners during their marriage
subtype: #accord_and_satisfaction the settlement of a debt by paying less than the amount demanded in exchange for extinguishing the debt
subtype: #severance_agreement__severanceagreement an agreement on the terms on which an employee will leave
subtype: #golden_handshake a lucrative severance agreement offered to an employee (usually as an incentive to retire)
subtype: #suicide_pact__suicidepact an agreement by two or more people to commit suicide together at a given place and time; "the two lovers killed themselves in a suicide pact"
subtype: #condition.statement__term (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous"
subtype: #estimate.statement a statement indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car repair shop"
subtype: #chemical_formula__formula a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
subtype: #molecular_formula__molecularformula a chemical formula based on analysis and molecular weight
subtype: #structural_formula an expanded molecular formula showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule
subtype: #empirical_formula__empiricalformula a chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms
subtype: #assurance.statement a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected"
subtype: #recital.statement a detailed statement giving facts and figures; "his wife gave a recital of his infidelities"
subtype: #statement.subject_matter a nonverbal message; "a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are"; "his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention"
subtype: #treacle a message that is excessively sweet and sentimental
subtype: #wit__humor__humour__witticism__wittiness__wittines a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
subtype: #jeu_d'esprit__jeud'esprit a witty comment or writing
subtype: #bon_mot__bonmot a clever remark
subtype: #sarcasm__irony__caustic_remark__causticremark witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"
subtype: #repartee adroitness and cleverness in reply
subtype: #banter__raillery__give-and-take__backchat light teasing repartee
subtype: #badinage frivolous banter
subtype: #persiflage light teasing
subtype: #joke__gag__laugh__jest__jape__yak a humorous anecdote or remark
subtype: #belly_laugh__bellylaugh__sidesplitter__howler__thigh-slapper__thighslapper__scream__wow__riot a joke that seems extremely funny
subtype: #dirty_joke__dirtyjoke__dirty_story__dirtystory__blue_joke__blue_story an indelicate joke
subtype: #ethnic_joke a joke at the expense of some ethnic group
subtype: #funny_story__funnystory__good_story an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
subtype: #in-joke a joke that is appreciated only by members of some particular group of people
subtype: #one-liner__oneliner a one-line joke
subtype: #shaggy_dog_story a long rambling joke whose humor derives from its pointlessness
subtype: #sick_joke a joke in bad taste
subtype: #sight_gag__sightgag__visual_joke a joke whose effect is achieved by visual means rather than by speech (as in a movie)
subtype: #caricature__imitation__impersonation a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
subtype: #lampoon__parody__spoof__sendup__mockery__burlesque__charade__pasquinade__put-on__puton a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
subtype: #cartoon__sketch a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
subtype: #comic_strip__cartoon_strip__cartoonstrip__strip a sequence of drawings in a newspaper telling a story
subtype: #fun.wit__play__sport verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
subtype: #jocosity__jocularity fun characterized by humor
subtype: #waggishness__waggishnes waggish behavior
subtype: #clowning__drollery__comedy__funniness__funnines a comic incident or series of incidents
subtype: #pun__punning__wordplay__paronomasia a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
subtype: #ribaldry ribald humor
subtype: #topper.wit an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before
subtype: #opinion__view a message expressing a belief about something; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
subtype: #guess__gues__supposition__surmisal__speculation__hypothesi a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
subtype: #side.opinion__position an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute; "there are two sides to every question"
subtype: #instruction__direction a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"
subtype: #religious_rule__religiousrule__rule a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; "the rule of St. Dominic"
subtype: #prescript__rule prescribed guide for conduct or action
subtype: #bylaw__byelaw a rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs
subtype: #rubric an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
subtype: #rules_of_order__order__parliamentary_law__parliamentarylaw__parliamentary_procedure__parliamentaryprocedure a body of rules followed by an assembly
subtype: #interpellation a procedure (in some parliaments) of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
subtype: #standing_order a rule of order permanently in force
subtype: #cloture__closure__gagrule a rule for ending debate in a deliberative body
subtype: #closure_by_compartment__guillotine closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
subtype: #point_of_order a question as to whether the current proceedings are allowed by parliamentary procedure
subtype: #previous_question a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly
subtype: #rule_of_evidence a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved
subtype: #best_evidence_rule a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required
subtype: #estoppel a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled
subtype: #exclusionary_rule a rule that provides that otherwise admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police conduct
subtype: #fruit_of_the_poisonous_tree a rule that once primary evidence is determined to have been illegally obtained any secondary evidence following from it may also not be used
subtype: #hearsay_rule__hearsayrule a rule that declares not admissible as evidence any statement other than that by a witness
subtype: #parol_evidence_rule a rule that oral evidence cannot be used to contradict the terms of a written contract
subtype: #res_ipsa_loquitur a rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened
subtype: #precept rule of personal conduct
subtype: #higher_law a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society
subtype: #moral_principle__moralprinciple the principle that conduct should be moral
subtype: #categorical_imperative__categoricalimperative the moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty
subtype: #hypothetical_imperative a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
subtype: #caveat_emptor a commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality
subtype: #golden_rule any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear"
subtype: #GIGO (computer science) a rule stating that the quality of the output is a function of the quality of the input; put garbage in and you get garbage out
subtype: #dictate.prescript an authoritative rule
subtype: #regulation__ordinance an authoritative rule
subtype: #age_limit__agelimit regulation establishing the maximum age for doing something or holding some position
subtype: #assize.regulation the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
subtype: #speed_limit__speedlimit regulation establishing the top speed permitted on a given road
subtype: #canon a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy: "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society"
subtype: #etiquette rules governing socially acceptable behavior
subtype: #protocol.etiquette forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
subtype: #punctilio.etiquette a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
subtype: #communications_protocol__protocol (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
subtype: #file_transfer_protocol__ftp__FTP (computer science) protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
subtype: #anonymous_ftp__anonymousftp__anonymous_file_transfer_protocol a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available
subtype: #hypertext_transfer_protocol__HTTP a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
subtype: #musical_instrument_digital_interface__MIDI a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers
subtype: #TCP__transmission_control_protocol a protocol developed for the internet to get data from one network device to another; "TCP uses a retransmission strategy to insure that data will not be lost in transmission"
subtype: #TCP/IP__transmission_control_protocol/internet_protocol a set of protocols (including TCP) developed for the internet in the 1970s to get data from one network device to another
subtype: comms#CMIP common management information protocol
subtype: comms#SMTP simple mail transfer protocol
subtype: #rubric.instruction directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
subtype: #misdirection.instruction incorrect directions or instructions
subtype: #name_and_address__address__addres written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
subtype: #poste_restante__posterestante an address written on mail that is to be held at the post office until called for (not in US or Canada)
subtype: #return_address the address of the sender of a letter or parcel indicating where it should be returned if it cannot be delivered
subtype: #markup detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics)
subtype: #prescription directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions; "I tried to follow her prescription for success"
subtype: #recipe__formula directions for making something
subtype: #game_rule__rule directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; "he knew the rules of chess"
subtype: #ground_rule a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds
subtype: #stage_direction__stagedirection an instruction written as part of the script of a play
subtype: #style.instruction editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display
subtype: #system_command a computer user's instruction (not part of a program) that calls for action by the computer's executive program
subtype: #proposal something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
subtype: #advice a proposal for an appropriate course of action
subtype: #recommendation something (as a course of action) that is recommended
subtype: #referral.recommendation a recommendation to consult the (professional) person referred to; "this patient is a referral from Dr. Bones"
subtype: #admonition__monition__warning__word_of_advice cautionary advice
subtype: #deterrent_example__deterrentexample__example__lesson__object_lesson punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
subtype: #counterproposal a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
subtype: #hypothesis a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
subtype: #proffer__suggestion__proposition a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
subtype: #intimation__hint__breath an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
subtype: #touch.proffer__trace__ghost a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face"
subtype: #overture.proffer__advance__feeler a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"
subtype: #introduction.proposal a new proposal; "they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives"
subtype: #re-introduction a proposal of something previously rejected; "they avoided a re-introduction of the old terminology"
subtype: #motion.proposal__question a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"
subtype: #offer__offering something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
subtype: #contract_offer offer by an employer to contract to pay an employee at a given rate
subtype: #marriage_proposal__proposal_of_marriage__marriage_offer__proposal an offer of marriage
subtype: #question an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"
subtype: #counteroffer an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer
subtype: #bid.offer__tender a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
subtype: #overbid a bid that is higher than preceding bids
subtype: #buyout_bid a bid to buy all of a person's holdings
subtype: #tender_offer an offer to buy shares in a corporation (usually above the market price) for cash or securities or both
subtype: #takeover_bid an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company
subtype: #two-tier_bid a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to pay more for the shares needed to gain control than for the remaining shares
subtype: #any-and-all_bid__anyandallbid a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to buy any and all shares outstanding
subtype: #reward.offer the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
subtype: #price.reward a reward for helping to catch a criminal; "the cattle thief has a price on his head"
subtype: #special a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"
subtype: #peace_offering__peaceoffering__olive_branch__olivebranch something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace
subtype: #twofer.offer an offer of two for the price of one
subtype: #submission.subject_matter__entry a message submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); "several of his submissions were rejected by publishers"
subtype: #filing.submission the entering of a legal document into the public record; "he filed a complaint"; "he filed his tax return"
subtype: #publicity__promotion__promotional_material__promotionalmaterial a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
subtype: #public_relations a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution
subtype: #blurb__endorsement a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
subtype: #ballyhoo__hoopla__hype__plug blatant or sensational promotion
subtype: #sales_talk__salestalk__sales_pitch__pitch promotion by means of an argument and demonstration
subtype: #ad__advertisement__advertizement__advertising__advertizing__advert a public promotion of some product or service
subtype: #top_billing the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster
subtype: #prevue__preview an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
subtype: #advertorial an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
subtype: #mailer.ad an advertisement that is sent by mail
subtype: #newspaper_ad__newspaperad__newspaper_advertisement__newspaperadvertisement a printed advertisement that is published in a newspaper
subtype: #want_ad a newspaper advertisement stating what is wanted
subtype: #commercial_message__commercial a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television
subtype: #infomercial a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary
subtype: #circular__handbill__bill__broadside__broadsheet__flier__flyer__throwaway an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers"
subtype: #stuffer a advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail
subtype: #sales_promotion__salespromotion promotion that supplements or coordinates advertising
subtype: #sensationalism subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
subtype: #shocker a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)
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