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ordain Definition of ordain for English Language Learners. : 1  to officially make (someone) a minister, priest, rabbi, etc. : 2  to officially establish or order (something)
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consul consul (plural consuls) ( 1 historical) Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires. ( 2 historical) Any of the three heads of government and state of France between 1799 and 1804. ( 3 obsolete) A count or earl.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Oracle. In Classical Antiquity, an oracle was a person or agency considered to interface wise counsel or prophetic predictions or precognition of the future, inspired by the gods. As such it is a form of divination.
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- Define officiant: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite… See the full definition
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attorney early 14c. (mid-13c. in Anglo-Latin), from Old French atorné (one) appointed, past participle of aturner to decree, assign, appoint, from atorner (see attorn). The legal Latin form attornare influenced the spelling in Anglo-French. The sense is of one appointed to represent another's interests..
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- Since the date changes at the stroke of midnight, there is always ambiguity about which date you refer to. Midnight on the 10th technically means at the start of the 10th, but when most people speak they mean it to be at the end of the 10th.
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- impeachverb [ T ] uk ​ /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ us ​ /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/. › to make a formal statement saying that a public official is guilty of a serious offence in connection with their job, especially in the US: The governor was impeached for wrongful use of state money. impeachable. adjective uk ​ /ɪmˈpiːtʃ.ə.bəl/ us ​ /ɪmˈpiːtʃ.ə.bəl/.
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- oration definition: The definition of an oration is a formal speech given at a ceremony. (noun) An example of an oration is the best man at a wedding ceremony giving a speech about the couple....
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consul A consul is a diplomat appointed to live in a foreign country, to protect both her country's interests and citizens living abroad. If you're an American living in Poland, take your troubles to the American consul. In ancient Rome, there were two consuls elected every year to be in charge of the whole city. Like many words, this one developed new meanings and spellings.
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- Oath [edit]. 1  I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Adjourn(verb) to put off or defer to another day, or indefinitely; to postpone; to close or suspend for the day; -- commonly said of the meeting, or the action, of convened body; as, to adjourn the meeting; to adjourn a debate. Adjourn(verb)
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Definitions &Translations ordinance(Noun) a religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church. Origin: From Middle English (ca. 1300), from Old French ordenance (Modern French ordonnance) decree, command, from Middle Latin ordinantia, from ordinans, the present participle of Latin ordinare put in order (whence ordain).
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inaugurate verb (used with object), inaugurated, inaugurating. 1. to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power. 2. to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install. 3. to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony:
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oracle The definition of an oracle is a person with great wisdom or someone believed to have communication with a deity. An example of an oracle is someone who has conversations with God. oracle. oracle.
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- Define patrician: a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome; a person of high birth : aristocrat — patrician in a sentence a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome; a person of high birth : aristocrat; a person of breeding and cultivation… See the full definition
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pass This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word enact. ordain, enact(verb) order by virtue of superior authority; decree. The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews; the legislature enacted this law in 1985. enact, reenact, act out(verb)
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- a·ban·doned, a·ban·don·ing, a·ban·dons. 1  To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert: abandon a friend in trouble. 2  To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate or inhabit, especially as a result of danger or other impending threat: abandoned the ship.
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- Legal Definition of adjourn. : 1  to put off further proceedings of either indefinitely or until a later stated time : close formally adjourning the session. 2  intransitive verb.
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- adjournment sine die. An adjournment that terminates an annual session of Congress. A sine die (without day) adjournment sets no day for reconvening, so that Congress will not meet again until the first day of the next session.
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advocate Advocate definition, to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers. See more. Dictionary.com
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utopian Definition of utopian. 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a utopia; especially : having impossibly ideal conditions especially of social organization. 2 : proposing or advocating impractically ideal social and political schemes utopian idealists.
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d'Orsay d'Or·say. Use d'Orsay in a sentence. noun. A shoe having an upper part that is cut away at the instep to reveal the arch of the foot. Origin of d'Orsay.
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- authoritative. adj. 1. recognized or accepted as being true or reliable: an authoritative article on drugs. 2. exercising or asserting authority; commanding: an authoritative manner. 3. possessing or supported by authority; official: an authoritative communique. communiqué
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invocation Definition of invocation 1 a: the act or process of petitioning for help or support; specifically, often capitalized: a prayer of entreaty (as at the beginning of a service of worship) b: a calling upon for authority or justification
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of authoritative is someone or something having power, influence or the right to control and make decisions. 1  When a parent speaks to a child in a certain tone of voice so that the child knows he must obey, that is an example of an authoritative voice.uthoritative. adjective. 1  Having or arising from authority; official: an authoritative decree; authoritative sources. 2  Of acknowledged accuracy or excellence; highly reliable: an authoritative account of the revolution.
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- Webster definition: Daniel . 1782–1852, US politician and orator | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | Grammar | Scrabble | Blog English