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papal bull |
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a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) |
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pronunciamento |
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a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) |
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pronouncement |
Noun
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an authoritative declaration |
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Ph.D. |
Noun
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a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation |
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PhD |
Noun
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a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation |
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professing |
Noun
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an open avowal of some belief or opinion |
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protestation |
Noun
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a strong declaration of protest |
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protestation |
Noun
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a formal and solemn declaration of objection |
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predication |
Noun
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(logic) a declaration of something self-evident |
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put-down |
Noun
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a crushing remark |
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posit |
Noun
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning |
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posit |
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take as a given |
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posit |
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put before |
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posit |
Verb
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to put something somewhere firmly |
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photo credit |
Noun
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a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph |
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premise |
Noun
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a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn |
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premise |
Verb
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take something as preexisting and given |
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premise |
Verb
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furnish with a preface or introduction |
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premise |
Verb
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set forth beforehand, often as an explanation |
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premiss |
Noun
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a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn |
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premiss |
Verb
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take something as preexisting and given |
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passing comment |
Noun
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an incidental remark |
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persiflage |
Noun
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light teasing |
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punch line |
Noun
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the point of a joke or humorous story |
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preemptive bid |
Noun
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a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding |
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proviso |
Noun
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a stipulated condition |
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pre-empt |
Noun
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a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding |
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preempt |
Noun
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a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding |
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preempt |
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make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge |
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preempt |
Verb
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acquire for oneself before others can do so |
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preempt |
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gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) |
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preempt |
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take the place of or have precedence over |
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philosophizing |
Noun
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the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy |
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preachification |
Noun
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moralization delivered tediously in a preachy manner |
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putoff |
Noun
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a pretext for delay or inaction |
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pasquinade |
Noun
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a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way |
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pun |
Noun
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a humorous play on words |
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pun |
Verb
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make a play on words |
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punning |
Noun
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a humorous play on words |
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pact |
Noun
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a written agreement between two states or sovereigns |
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press release |
Noun
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an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation |
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paronomasia |
Noun
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a humorous play on words |
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peace |
Noun
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a treaty to cease hostilities |
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peace |
Noun
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the absence of mental stress or anxiety |
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peace |
Noun
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harmonious relations |
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peace |
Noun
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the state prevailing during the absence of war |
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peace |
Noun
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the general security of public places |
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peace treaty |
Noun
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a treaty to cease hostilities |
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playbill |
Noun
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a theatrical program |
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puzzler |
Noun
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a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution |