| deed | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. deed, deed of conveyance, title | a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment" |
| ~ legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument | (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right. |
| ~ bill of sale | a deed transferring personal property. |
| ~ deed poll | a deed made and executed by only one party. |
| ~ enfeoffment | under the feudal system, the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service. |
| ~ mortgage deed | deed embodying a mortgage. |
| ~ title deed | a legal document proving a person's right to property. |
| ~ law, jurisprudence | the collection of rules imposed by authority.; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
| n. (tops) | 2. act, deed, human action, human activity | something that people do or cause to happen. |
| ~ event | something that happens at a given place and time. |
| ~ action | something done (usually as opposed to something said).; "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
| ~ acquiring, getting | the act of acquiring something.; "I envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving" |
| ~ causation, causing | the act of causing something to happen. |
| ~ obstetrical delivery, delivery | the act of delivering a child. |
| ~ departure, going, going away, leaving | the act of departing. |
| ~ discovery, find, uncovering | the act of discovering something. |
| ~ disposition, disposal | the act or means of getting rid of something. |
| ~ effectuation, implementation | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect. |
| ~ egression, egress, emergence | the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent. |
| ~ equalisation, equalization, leveling | the act of making equal or uniform. |
| ~ digging up, disinterment, exhumation | the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried. |
| ~ mitsvah, mitzvah | (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty. |
| ~ actuation, propulsion | the act of propelling. |
| ~ recovery, retrieval | the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost). |
| ~ running away | the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be. |
| ~ touching, touch | the act of putting two things together with no space between them.; "at his touch the room filled with lights" |
| ~ nonaccomplishment, nonachievement | an act that does not achieve its intended goal. |
| ~ leaning | the act of deviating from a vertical position. |
| ~ motivating, motivation | the act of motivating; providing incentive. |
| ~ assumption | the act of assuming or taking for granted.; "your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted" |
| ~ rejection | the act of rejecting something.; "his proposals were met with rejection" |
| ~ sacrifice, forfeit, forfeiture | the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.. |
| ~ derivation | the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin. |
| ~ activity | any specific behavior.; "they avoided all recreational activity" |
| ~ hire | the act of hiring something or someone.; "he signed up for a week's car hire" |
| ~ wearing, wear | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment.; "she bought it for everyday wear" |
| ~ judgment, assessment, judgement | the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event.; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants" |
| ~ production | the act or process of producing something.; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells" |
| ~ stay | continuing or remaining in a place or state.; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court" |
| ~ residency, abidance, residence | the act of dwelling in a place. |
| ~ inactivity | being inactive; being less active. |
| ~ interference, hinderance, hindrance | the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. |
| ~ stop, stoppage | the act of stopping something.; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood" |
| ~ group action | action taken by a group of people. |
| ~ distribution | the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning. |
| ~ legitimation | the act of rendering a person legitimate.; "he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king"; "his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation" |
| ~ permissive waste, waste | (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect. |
| ~ proclamation, promulgation | the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice.; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature" |
| ~ communicating, communication | the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information.; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" |
| ~ speech act | the use of language to perform some act. |
| legal document | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document | (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right. |
| ~ document, papers, written document | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature). |
| ~ articles of incorporation | a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state. |
| ~ derivative instrument, derivative | a financial instrument whose value is based on another security. |
| ~ negotiable instrument | an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money. |
| ~ passport | a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country. |
| ~ ship's papers | official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc.. |
| ~ manifest | a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane. |
| ~ debenture | a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt. |
| ~ power of attorney | a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent. |
| ~ letters of administration | legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named. |
| ~ letters testamentary | a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities. |
| ~ work papers, work permit, working papers | a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries. |
| ~ act, enactment | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body. |
| ~ law | legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity.; "there is a law against kidnapping" |
| ~ bill, measure | a statute in draft before it becomes law.; "they held a public hearing on the bill" |
| ~ brief, legal brief | a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case. |
| ~ testament, will | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die. |
| ~ living will | a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness.; "after he discovered he had AIDS he drew up a living will" |
| ~ deed, deed of conveyance, title | a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment" |
| ~ assignment | the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another. |
| ~ deed of trust, trust deed | a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note. |
| ~ conveyance | document effecting a property transfer. |
| ~ income tax return, return, tax return | document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability.; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return" |
| ~ license, permit, licence | a legal document giving official permission to do something. |
| ~ letters patent, patent | an official document granting a right or privilege. |
| ~ judgement, legal opinion, opinion, judgment | the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision.; "opinions are usually written by a single judge" |
| ~ acquittance, release | a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation. |
| ~ judicial writ, writ | (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer. |
| ~ authorisation, authorization, mandate | a document giving an official instruction or command. |
| ~ affidavit | written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath. |
| ~ written agreement | a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties. |
| ~ bill of indictment, indictment | a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense. |
| ~ impeachment | a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office. |
| ~ arraignment | a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment. |
| ~ law, jurisprudence | the collection of rules imposed by authority.; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
| ~ certificate, security | a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends.; "he held several valuable securities" |
| official document | | |
| stabilized | | |
| adj. | 1. stabilised, stabilized | made stable or firm. |
| ~ stable | resistant to change of position or condition.; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" |
| stable | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. horse barn, stable, stalls | a farm building for housing horses or other livestock. |
| ~ augean stables | (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them. |
| ~ farm building | a building on a farm. |
| ~ livery stable | stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire. |
| ~ stall | a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed. |
| v. (social) | 2. stable | shelter in a stable.; "stable horses" |
| ~ animal husbandry | breeding and caring for farm animals. |
| ~ shelter | provide shelter for.; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people" |
| adj. | 3. stable | resistant to change of position or condition.; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" |
| ~ constant | steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection.; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" |
| ~ lasting, permanent | continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place.; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" |
| ~ unfluctuating, steady, firm | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall.; "stocks are still firm" |
| ~ lasting | lasting a long time without change.; "a lasting relationship" |
| ~ stabile | (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change. |
| ~ stabilised, stabilized | made stable or firm. |
| ~ steady | not subject to change or variation especially in behavior.; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer" |
| adj. | 4. stable | firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation.; "the economy is stable" |
| ~ sound | financially secure and safe.; "sound investments"; "a sound economy" |
| adj. | 5. stable | not taking part readily in chemical change. |
| ~ unreactive | (chemistry) not reacting chemically. |
| adj. | 6. stable | maintaining equilibrium. |
| ~ balanced | being in a state of proper equilibrium.; "the carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers" |
| adj. | 7. stable, static, unchanging | showing little if any change.; "a static population" |
| ~ unchangeable | not changeable or subject to change.; "a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm"; "the unchangeable seasons"; "one of the unchangeable facts of life" |
| strong | | |
| adj. | 1. strong | having strength or power greater than average or expected.; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man" |
| ~ rugged | sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring.; "with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| ~ robust | sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction.; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial" |
| ~ beardown | with full strength.; "his beardown performance in the exhibition game" |
| ~ beefed-up | made greater or stronger.; "beefed-up sales efforts" |
| ~ brawny, hefty, sinewy, muscular, powerful | (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms" |
| ~ bullnecked | having a thick short powerful neck. |
| ~ bullocky | resembling a bullock in strength and power.; "thick bullocky shoulders" |
| ~ fortified | having something added to increase the strength.; "fortified wine" |
| ~ knockout, severe, hard | very strong or vigorous.; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow" |
| ~ industrial-strength, weapons-grade | extremely strong or concentrated or durable.; "industrial-strength detergent"; "weapons-grade salsa" |
| ~ ironlike | exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron.; "ironlike determination"; "ironlike nerves"; "ironlike discipline of the Marines" |
| ~ knock-down, powerful | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm.; "a knock-down blow" |
| ~ noticeable | readily noticed.; "a noticeable resemblance" |
| ~ reinforced, strengthened | given added strength or support.; "reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting" |
| ~ robust | strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity.; "the experiment yielded robust results"; "a robust faith" |
| ~ stiff | powerful.; "a stiff current"; "a stiff breeze" |
| ~ vehement | characterized by great force or energy.; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense" |
| ~ virile | characterized by energy and vigor.; "a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership" |
| ~ well-knit, well-set | strongly and firmly constructed.; "a well-knit argument"; "a well-knit theatrical production"; "well-knit athletes"; "a sailor short but well-set" |
| ~ toughened, tough | physically toughened.; "the tough bottoms of his feet" |
| adj. | 2. strong | not faint or feeble.; "a strong odor of burning rubber" |
| ~ intense | possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree.; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense" |
| adj. | 3. potent, strong | having or wielding force or authority.; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| adj. | 4. potent, stiff, strong | having a strong physiological or chemical effect.; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea"; "a stiff drink" |
| ~ effective, effectual, efficacious | producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect.; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law" |
| ~ fertile | capable of reproducing. |
| ~ equipotent | having equal strength or efficacy. |
| ~ multipotent | able to many things.; "multipotent drugs" |
| ~ powerful | having great power or force or potency or effect.; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
| adj. | 5. impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong, unassailable, unattackable | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with.; "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection" |
| ~ invulnerable | immune to attack; impregnable.; "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs" |
| adj. | 6. solid, strong, substantial | of good quality and condition; solidly built.; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings" |
| ~ sound | in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay.; "a sound timber"; "the wall is sound"; "a sound foundation" |
| adj. | 7. strong | of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection.; "`sing' is a strong verb" |
| ~ grammar | the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics). |
| ~ irregular | contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice.; "irregular hiring practices" |
| adj. | 8. hard, strong | being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content.; "hard liquor" |
| ~ alcoholic | characteristic of or containing alcohol.; "alcoholic drinks" |
| adj. | 9. strong, warm | freshly made or left.; "a warm trail"; "the scent is warm" |
| ~ fresh | recently made, produced, or harvested.; "fresh bread"; "a fresh scent"; "fresh lettuce" |
| adj. | 10. firm, strong | strong and sure.; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope" |
| ~ forceful | characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical).; "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace" |
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