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pay claim |
Noun
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the wage demanded from management for workers by their union representatives |
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property settlement |
Noun
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(matrimonial law) the division of property owned or acquired by marriage partners during their marriage |
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premonition |
Noun
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an early warning about a future event |
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premonition |
Noun
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a feeling of evil to come |
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pet peeve |
Noun
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an opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed |
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plaint |
Noun
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a cry of sorrow and grief |
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plaint |
Noun
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(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed |
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pink slip |
Noun
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official notice that you have been fired from your job |
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pop quiz |
Noun
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a quiz given without prior warning |
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preliminary examination |
Noun
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an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue |
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preliminary exam |
Noun
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an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue |
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prelim |
Noun
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an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue |
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prelim |
Noun
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a minor match preceding the main event |
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pettifoggery |
Noun
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a quarrel about petty points |
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previous question |
Noun
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a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly |
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particularization |
Noun
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an individualized description of a particular instance |
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particularisation |
Noun
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an individualized description of a particular instance |
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preliminary prospectus |
Noun
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a first draft of a prospectus |
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peace offering |
Noun
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something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace |
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philippic |
Noun
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a speech of violent denunciation |
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paster |
Noun
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an adhesive label |
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paster |
Noun
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a workman who pastes |
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price tag |
Noun
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a tag showing the price of the article it is attached to |
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procrustean standard |
Noun
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a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality |
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procrustean rule |
Noun
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a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality |
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procrustean bed |
Noun
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a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality |
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pip |
Noun
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a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface |
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pip |
Noun
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a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) |
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pip |
Noun
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a small hard seed found in some fruits |
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pip |
Noun
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a minor nonspecific ailment |
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pip |
Noun
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a disease of poultry |
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pip |
Verb
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defeat thoroughly |
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pip |
Verb
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hit with a missile from a weapon |
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pip |
Verb
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kill by firing a missile |
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prodding |
Noun
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a verbalization that encourages one to attempt something |
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public lecture |
Noun
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a speech that is open to the public |
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printout |
Noun
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the output of a computer in printed form |
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public speaking |
Noun
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delivering an address to a public audience |
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psychic communication |
Noun
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communication by paranormal means |
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psychical communication |
Noun
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communication by paranormal means |
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public debate |
Noun
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it, usually followed by a vote |
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pledge |
Noun
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a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something |
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pledge |
Noun
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a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event |
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pledge |
Noun
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someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group |
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pledge |
Noun
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a deposit of personal property as security for a debt |
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pledge |
Verb
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promise solemnly and formally |
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pledge |
Verb
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bind or secure by a pledge |
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pledge |
Verb
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give as a guarantee |
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pledge |
Verb
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propose a toast to |
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pledge |
Verb
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pay an amount of money as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals |