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1. affirmatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. as n.
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affirmative
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(a) Phil. An affirmative proposition, a positive statement or inference; (b) the positive form or aspect of something; in affirmatives, in positive functions (as opposed to failure to function); wil……
2. affirmatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj.
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affirmative
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(a) Positive, affirmative (as opposed to negative); (b) law bringing suit; affirmatif parte, the plaintiff.
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4. collaterāl adj.
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(a) Lying alongside, adjoining; (b) accompanying, concomitant; (c) subsidiary, subordinate, less important; (d) law collateral (security); added (provision).
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5. dī̆lātōrīe adj.(2)
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Law Causing delay; excepcioun dilatorie, dilatorie plea, a formal objection or plea that tends to retard the progress of an action.
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7. obligā̆tōrī(e adj.
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obligatorie
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(a) Putting oneself under obligation to someone; lettre obligatori, a letter or document expressing one's obligation, promise, pledge, etc.; (b) law binding someone to the payment of a sum of money……
8. peremptōrīe adj.
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9. persō̆nā̆l(e adj.
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personale
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(a) Pertaining to a person as an individual, individual, private; (b) of actions: performed by the individual himself; (c) with reference to the 'persons' of the Trinity.
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10. possessōrīe adj.
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Law Of or relating to a question of possession.
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13. quā̆dripartīte adj.
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(a) Of an object: divided into four parts; (b) law of an indented document: written in four identical versions; (c) as noun: the Tetrabiblos of Ptolemy; also, a work dealing with four major sciences……
15. sufficient adj.
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(a) Adequate for a purpose, enough, sufficient; of adequate number, size, strength, etc. for a certain purpose; also, appropriate [quots. 1st & ?c1425]; (b) sufficient to, adequate for (sb. or sth.)……
16. trī̆partīte adj.
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(a) Having three parts or divisions; consisting of three parties [last quot.]; of a language: having three forms; also, in title: the (his) storie tripartite, the Historia Tripartita compiled by……
18. voluntārī(e adj.
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voluntarie
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(a) Proceeding from, subject to, or determined by the will; arising from willfulness, arbitrary; of the mind, heart, etc.: capable of unconstrained working, directed by volition; phil. not……