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1) доказательство, доказательства2) доказывание3) доказанность4) судебное следствие; шотл. рассмотрение дела судьёй вместо суда присяжных5) пробный оттиск, корректура•proof and hearing — судебное следствие и выступления сторон;
proof beyond all reasonable doubt — доказанность при полном отсутствии оснований для сомнения в ней;
proof beyond any reasonable doubt — доказанность при отсутствии какого-л. основания для сомнения в ней;
proof beyond reasonable doubt — доказанность при отсутствии обоснованного в ней сомнения ( критерий доказанности обвинения);
proof by admission — см. proof of admission 1., 2., 3.;
proof by affidavit — 1. доказательство, полученное с помощью аффидевита 2. доказывание посредством аффидевита 3. установление факта с помощью аффидевита;
proof by circumstantial [indirect] evidence — доказывание или доказанность косвенными доказательствами;
proof by confession — см. proof of confession 1., 2., 3., 4.;
proof by direct evidence — доказывание или доказанность прямыми доказательствами;
proof by evidence — см. proof of evidence 1., 2., 3.;
proof by notoriety — осведомлённость суда, судейская осведомлённость (в отношении фактов, полагаемых известными суду без доказательств);
proof by presumption — доказывание по презумпции;
proof by testimony — 1. доказывание посредством свидетельских показаний 2. доказанность свидетельскими показаниями;
proof from the contrary — 1. доказательство от противного 2. доказывание от противного 3. доказанность от противного;
proof on a preponderance of probabilities — доказанность наличием большей вероятности ( критерий доказанности в гражданском процессе);
to develop proof — представить или получить доказательства;
to take proof — получить доказательства;
- proof of attestationproof to the contrary — 1. доказательство противного 2. доказывание противного 3. доказанность противного
- proof of confession
- proof of consistency
- proof of evidence
- proof of fact
- proof of official record
- proof of record
- proof of witness
- affirmative proof
- affirmative proof of loss
- categorical proof
- circular proof
- circumstantial proof
- clear proof
- conclusive proof
- controvertible proof
- conviction proof
- crucial proof
- direct proof
- evident proof
- formal proof
- foundation proof
- foundational proof
- hard proof
- incontrovertible proof
- independent proof
- indirect proof
- indubitable proof
- infallible proof
- inferential proof
- irrefutable proof
- judgement proof
- literal proof
- negative proof
- positive proof
- presumptive proof
- relevant proof
- reliable proof
- satisfactory proof
- substantial proof
- testimonial proof
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2) безсумнівний, явний, очевидний; остаточний; переконливий; вирішальний; який має значення рішення•- decisive authority
- decisive battle
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'pozətiv
1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) positivo, afirmativo2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) definitivo, concluyente3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) seguro4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) completo, verdadero, absoluto5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) positivo6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) positivo7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) positivo8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) positivo
2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) positivo2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) positivo•- positively
positive adj1. positivo2. segurotr['pɒzɪtɪv]1 (gen) positivo,-a2 (definite - proof, evidence) concluyente, definitivo,-a; (- refusal, decision) categórico,-a; (- answer) firme; (- instruction, order) preciso,-a3 (effective - criticism, advice) constructivo,-a; (- attitude, experience) positivo,-a4 (quite certain) seguro,-a ( about, de)5 familiar (absolute, complete, real) auténtico,-a, verdadero,-a1 positivo\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto think positive ser positivo,-apositive discrimination discriminación nombre femenino positivapositive ['pɑzət̬ɪv] adj1) definite: incuestionable, inequívocopositive evidence: pruebas irrefutables2) confident: seguro3) : positivo (en gramática, matemáticas, y física)4) affirmative: positivo, afirmativoa positive response: una respuesta positivaadj.• afirmativo, -a adj.• enfático, -a adj.• positivo (Matemática) adj.• seguro, -a adj.n.• positiva s.f.• positivo s.m.'pɑːzətɪv, 'pɒzətɪv1)a) <number/quantity> positivo; < electrode> positivothe test was positive — ( Med) el análisis dio positivo
b) ( Phot) <image/print> positivo2)a) ( constructive) < attitude> positivo; < criticism> constructivopositive discrimination — (BrE) discriminación f positiva
b) ( for the good) <influence/development> positivo3) ( definite)there is no positive evidence — no hay pruebas concluyentes or definitivas
4) ( absolute) (before n) auténtico, verdaderoit's a positive disgrace — es una auténtica or verdadera vergüenza
5)a) ( decisive) categóricob) ( sure) (colloq) (pred)['pɒzɪtɪv]are you sure? - positive — ¿estás seguro? - segurísimo or más que seguro
1. ADJ1) (=sure, certain) seguro"are you sure?" - "yes, positive" — -¿estás seguro? -segurísimo or -no me cabe la menor duda
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he's positive about it — está seguro de ello2) (=affirmative, constructive) [attitude, view, influence] positivo; [criticism] constructivo; [person] que tiene una actitud positiva3) (=real) [disgrace, disadvantage] verdadero, auténticohe's a positive nuisance — es un verdadero or auténtico pelmazo *
4) (Elec, Phot, Ling) positivo; (Med) [result] positivo; (Math) [number] positivo2.N (=plus point) aspecto m positivo; (Phot) positivo m ; (Math) número m positivo, valor m positivothe positives outweigh the negatives — los aspectos positivos tienen más peso que or superan a los negativos
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to give a false positive — (Med) dar un resultado positivo falso3.ADV•
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you have to think positive — hay que ser positivo4.CPDpositive thinking N — pensamiento m positivo
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the benefits of positive thinking — los beneficios del pensamiento positivothese people believe positive thinking can cure diseases — estas personas creen que pensar positivamente puede curar las enfermedades
* * *['pɑːzətɪv, 'pɒzətɪv]1)a) <number/quantity> positivo; < electrode> positivothe test was positive — ( Med) el análisis dio positivo
b) ( Phot) <image/print> positivo2)a) ( constructive) < attitude> positivo; < criticism> constructivopositive discrimination — (BrE) discriminación f positiva
b) ( for the good) <influence/development> positivo3) ( definite)there is no positive evidence — no hay pruebas concluyentes or definitivas
4) ( absolute) (before n) auténtico, verdaderoit's a positive disgrace — es una auténtica or verdadera vergüenza
5)a) ( decisive) categóricob) ( sure) (colloq) (pred)are you sure? - positive — ¿estás seguro? - segurísimo or más que seguro
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adjective* * *[-siv]* * *con·clu·sive[kənˈklu:sɪv]1. (convincing) arguments, facts schlüssig, überzeugend2. (decisive) eindeutig\conclusive evidence stichhaltiges Beweismaterial\conclusive proof eindeutiger Beweis\conclusive test beweiskräftiger Test* * *[kən'kluːsɪv]adj(= convincing) schlüssig, überzeugend; (= decisive, final) endgültig; (JUR) evidence einschlägig; proof schlüssig, eindeutig* * *conclusive [kənˈkluːsıv] adj (adv conclusively)1. abschließend, Schluss…2. endgültig3. überzeugend, schlüssig (Beweise etc)* * *adjective* * *adj.endgültig adj.schlüssig adj. -
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adjective1) (decisive) endgültig, definitiv [Beschluss, Antwort, Urteil]2) (most authoritative) maßgeblich* * *de·fini·tive[dɪˈfɪnətɪv, AM -t̬-]1. (conclusive) endgültig\definitive proof eindeutiger Beweis2. (best, most authoritative) ultimativ* * *[dI'fInItɪv]1. adj(= decisive) victory, answer entschieden; (= authoritative) book maßgeblich (on für); (= defining) term beschreibend2. n(= stamp) Briefmarke f einer Dauerserie* * *definitive [dıˈfınıtıv]A adj (adv definitively)1. definitiv, endgültig2. (genau) definierend oder unterscheidend3. → academic.ru/19193/definite">definite 24. ausdrücklich, entschieden5. tatsächlich, ausgesprochen6. maßgeblich, Standard…:7. entschieden, fest (in seiner Meinung)B s LING Bestimmungswort n* * *adjective1) (decisive) endgültig, definitiv [Beschluss, Antwort, Urteil]2) (most authoritative) maßgeblich* * *adj.definitiv adj.endgültig adj. -
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1) улов2) заволодівати; затримувати, заарештовувати; обертати у власність•take a statement into consideration — приймати заяву до відома ( або на розгляд)
take part in an election campaign — = take part in an electoral campaign брати участь у передвиборній кампанії
take part in an electoral campaign — = take part in an election campaign
take review against a judgement — = take review against a judgment оскаржувати рішення суду
take the investigation under personal control — = take the investigation under one's personal control брати розслідування під особистий контроль
take the investigation under one's personal control — = take the investigation under personal control
take the law into one's own hands — брати закон в свої руки; розправлятися без суду з кимсь
take the stand in one's own defence — = take the stand in one's own defense виступати на свій захист, давати свідчення на власний захист
- take a blood sampletake the stand in one's own defense — = take the stand in one's own defence
- take a bribe
- take a brief
- take a case
- take a case to court
- take a claim to arbitration
- take a copy
- take a decision by majority
- take a drug overdose
- take a hostage
- take a law off the books
- take a lease
- take a lie-detector test
- take a loyalty oath
- take a picture
- take a polygraph test
- take a second ballot
- take a sheet off a hedge
- take a shot
- take a shot at smth.
- take a sight
- take a specimen of blood
- take a specimen of blood urine
- take a statement
- take a verdict
- take a view
- take a vote
- take acknowledgement
- take acknowledgement of a fact
- take acknowledgment of a fact
- take advantage
- take advice
- take alive
- take all measures
- take all measures to prevent
- take all responsibility
- take an action
- take an affidavit
- take an appeal
- take an independent stand
- take an overdose
- take arms
- take as a hostage
- take away
- take ballot
- take by assault
- take by descent
- take by force
- take by purchase
- take by storm
- take care clause
- take chair
- take charge
- take coercive measures
- take cognizance
- take collective action
- take collective actions
- take confession
- take one's confession
- take counsel's opinion
- take count
- take count of votes
- take criminal proceeding
- take criminal proceedings
- take decisive measures
- take decisive steps
- take deposition
- take depositions
- take disciplinary actions
- take discriminatory measure
- take divorce proceedings
- take effect
- take effect on ratification
- take effect on signature
- take effect upon ratification
- take emergency measures
- take enforcement action
- take enforcement actions
- take evidence
- take examination
- take exception
- take exception against
- take exception to
- take extraordinary measures
- take formal note
- take guidance
- take guidance from the law
- take home pay
- take hostage
- take in charge
- take in the mainor
- take in the mainour
- take into account
- take into consideration
- take into custody
- take into one's confidence
- take judicial note
- take judicial notice
- take legal action
- take legal advice
- take legal proceedings
- take legal recourse
- take legal steps
- take life
- take smb.'s life
- take measures
- take mercy
- take minutes
- take necessary measures
- take no chances
- take note
- take notice
- take-off
- take-off accident
- take off an embargo
- take off to jail
- take on hire
- take on sale
- take opinion
- take out a document
- take out a patent
- take out a process
- take out insurance
- take out an insurance policy
- take-over
- take over a case
- take over as President
- take-over of public buildings
- take over the case
- take own life
- take one's own life
- take part
- take part in a debate
- take part in a demonstration
- take part in a discussion
- take part in a duel
- take part in a meeting
- take part in a session
- take part in a sitting
- take part in election
- take part in elections
- take physical part in a crime
- take possession
- take potassium cyanide
- take power
- take power in one's own hands
- take precautions
- take precedence
- take preference
- take preventive actions
- take preventive measures
- take prisoner
- take proceedings
- take prompt action
- take prompt actions
- take proof
- take punitive measures
- take recourse
- take red-handed
- take remedial action
- take responsibility
- take responsibility on oneself
- take review against a judgment
- take risk
- take seat on the court
- take security measures
- take silk
- take stock
- take testimony
- take the ballot
- take the blame upon oneself
- take the case under control
- take the census
- take the chair
- take the change
- take the consequences
- take the decision to court
- take the floor
- take the form of a contract
- take the law
- take the name
- take the oath
- take the poll
- take the rue
- take the side
- take the stand
- take the surname
- take the throne
- take the witness chair
- take the witness stand
- take third-party proceedings
- take title
- take to court
- take to court for trial
- take to freight
- take to prison
- take under advisement
- take under strict control
- take up
- take up a bill
- take up arms
- take up duties
- take up one's duties
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1) схема || составлять схему2) план; замысел || планировать, замышлять•- composite sampling scheme - decisive scheme - double sampling scheme - singly connected scheme -
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♦ positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/A a.1 (elettr., mat., med., gramm., ecc.) positivo: positive electricity, elettricità positiva; positive charge, carica positiva; positive sign, segno positivo; positive law, diritto positivo; The test was positive, il test è stato positivo; positive degree, grado positivo ( d'un aggettivo, d'un avverbio); a positive answer, una risposta positiva; to test positive, risultare positivo a un test2 positivo; concreto; esplicito; certo; sicuro; chiaro; preciso: positive reasoning, ragionamento positivo; a positive person, una persona positiva (o costruttiva, concreta, pratica); positive result, risultato positivo; positive help, aiuto concreto; positive orders, ordini espliciti; positive knowledge, notizie certe; informazioni sicure; positive instructions, istruzioni precise3 ( di persona) convinto; sicuro; deciso: He was positive he had seen a ghost, era sicuro d'aver visto uno spettro4 positivo; fiducioso; ottimistico: a positive attitude to life, un atteggiamento positivo verso la vita5 (fam.) completo; vero e proprio; bell'e buono: a positive fool, un completo imbecille; a positive shame, una vera vergognaB n.1 qualità positiva; cosa positiva2 (fotogr.) positiva3 (gramm.) grado positivo● positive criticism, critica costruttiva (o positiva) □ ( USA, leg.) positive discrimination, discriminazione positiva (misure per la protezione di persone svantaggiate, sistemi di quote, ecc., allo scopo di realizzare una uguaglianza di fatto) □ (leg.) positive evidence, prove decisive □ (mus.) positive organ, organo positivo □ (leg.) positive proof, prova certa; prova fondata sui fatti □ (mecc.) positive stop, arresto meccanico □ (in GB) positive vetting, screening approfondito ( per l'arruolamento nei servizi segreti, ecc.). -
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['pɔzɪtɪv]adj( certain) pewny; (hopeful, confident, affirmative) pozytywny; ( decisive) stanowczy; ( MATH, ELEC) dodatni* * *['pozətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) pozytywny2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) jednoznaczny3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) przekonany4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) całkowity5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) optymistyczny6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) równy7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) dodatni8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) dodatni2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) pozytyw2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) stopień równy•- positively -
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1. n разг. чистка, уборка2. n спорт. чистое взятие веса на грудь3. a чистый; опрятный4. a мед. чистый, асептический; незаражённый5. a чистоплотный; приученный6. a добродетельный7. a незапятнанный; нескомпрометированныйto have a clean record — иметь чистый послужной список; иметь хорошую репутацию
8. a разг. невиновный, не совершивший приписываемого ему преступленияthe suspect claimed that he was clean — подозреваемый утверждал, что не имеет к делу никакого отношения
9. a приличный, пристойный; уместный10. a свежий, чистый, не бывший в употреблении11. a чистый, без примеси; цельный12. a физ. хим. нерадиоактивный13. a муз. технически чистый14. a с чистым днищем, без обрастания15. a с пустыми трюмами16. a амер. сл. без гроша в кармане; на мели17. a амер. сл. не имеющий при себе оружия, наркотиков или контрабандыthe police searched him, but he was clean — полиция его обыскала, но ничего не нашла
18. a амер. сл. не страдающий наркоманиейside horse exercises must be composed of clean swings without stops — упражнения на коне - махи должны состоять из чисто маховых движений без остановок
19. a амер. сл. рел. чистый, кошерный, разрешённый к употреблению евреямclean clear coated: ?? — чистое и четкое изображение "СЗ"
20. a амер. сл. хорошо сложённый, пропорциональный; хорошей формы21. a амер. сл. обтекаемый, обтекаемой формы22. a амер. сл. сл. элегантно, стильно одетый; одетый по модеa spanking clean floor — пол, сверкающий чистотой
23. a амер. сл. гладкий, ровныйclean coast — ровный, безопасный для плавания берег
24. a амер. сл. ровный, без шероховатых или зазубренных краёв25. a амер. сл. хорошо сделанный; искусныйa clean piece of work — мастерски выполненное изделие, тонкая работа
26. a амер. сл. честный, справедливый, подобающий спортсмену27. a амер. сл. квалифицированный, ловкий; чисто выполненный28. a амер. сл. лес. с. -х. сплошнойthe clean thing — честность, прямота, откровенность
clean sailing — лёгкая задача; приятное занятие
to have clean hands in a matter — не быть замешанным в деле; быть невиновным
to show a clean pair of heels — убежать, удрать
29. adv эмоц. -усил. совершенно, полностьюclean broke — совершенно разорённый, обанкротившийся; без всяких средств
30. adv эмоц. -усил. прямо31. adv эмоц. -усил. разг. начисто32. adv эмоц. -усил. честно, добросовестно33. v чистить; очищать34. v промывать; очищать35. v потрошить36. v спец. обрабатывать начисто37. v спец. полировать38. v спец. сглаживать39. v спец. трепать40. v спец. взять вес на грудьСинонимический ряд:1. adroit (adj.) adept; adroit; deft; dexterous2. chaste (adj.) chaste; cleanly; sanitary; taintless; unblemished3. decent (adj.) decent; decorous; honorable; modest; wholesome4. fair (adj.) fair; sporting; sportsmanlike; sportsmanly5. faultless (adj.) faultless; flawless; perfect6. innocent (adj.) blameless; crimeless; guiltless; inculpable; innocent; moral; unguilty; upright; virtuous7. not dirty (adj.) cleansed; not dirty; scrubbed; unsoiled; washed8. pure (adj.) clear; distilled; elutriated; lily-white; pure; purified; refined; sweet; unadulterated; uncorrupted; undefiled; unmixed; unstained; untainted9. shapely (adj.) flowing; graceful; light; neat; shapely; slender; smooth; trim; well proportioned10. stainless (adj.) antiseptic; immaculate; spotless; stainless; unsullied11. tidy (adj.) correct; distinct; legible; orderly; plain; readable; regular; systematic; tidy12. total (adj.) complete; conclusive; decisive; entire; total; unimpaired; whole13. uncontaminated (adj.) decontaminated; drug-free; non-toxic; not radioactive; safe; uncontaminated; uninfected; unpolluted14. clean up (verb) bowdlerise; bowdlerize; censor; clean up; edit; expunge; expurgate; sanitise; sanitize15. cleanse (verb) bathe; brush; cleanse; launder; scour; scrub; sweep; wash; wipe16. clear (verb) clear; police; spruce; straighten17. deodorize (verb) deodorize; disinfect; sterilize18. dress (verb) dress; gut19. order (verb) order; straighten up; tidy20. purify (verb) clarify; decontaminate; depurate; filter; process; purge; purify; refine; strain21. cleanly (other) cleanly; neatly; sharply; tidily22. completely (other) altogether; completely; entirely; fully; out and out; perfectly; thoroughly; totallyАнтонимический ряд:adulterated; awkward; clumsy; contaminated; corrupt; defiled; dirty; filthy; foul; immoral; imperfect; impure; mess up; messy; mixed; radioactive; spotted -
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1. a заключительный2. a решающий, окончательный3. a убедительныйСинонимический ряд:1. crucial (adj.) crucial; deciding; decisive2. definitive (adj.) absolute; categorical; certain; convincing; definite; definitive; determining; final; irrefutable; ultimate3. official (adj.) authoritative; official; sanctioned; standard4. total (adj.) clean; complete; entire; perfect; total; unimpaired; wholeАнтонимический ряд: -
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1. a решающий; ключевой2. a критический3. a анат. крестообразныйСинонимический ряд:1. acute (adj.) acute; brisk; climacteric; desperate; dire; distressing; fierce; fine; incisive; intense; pungent2. critical (adj.) critical; determining; important; significant3. deciding (adj.) conclusive; deciding; decisiveАнтонимический ряд:
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Decisive — De*ci*sive, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]cisif. See {Decision}.] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. A decisive, irrevocable doom. Bates. Decisive campaign.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
decisive — I adjective absolute, assured, authoritative, beyond all dispute, beyond all question, categorical, certain, characterized by decision, clear, clearly defined, commanding, compelling, conclusive, conclusory, consequential, critical, crucial,… … Law dictionary
Proof — • The establishment of a disputed or controverted matter by lawful means or arguments. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Proof Proof … Catholic encyclopedia
Decisively — Decisive De*ci*sive, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]cisif. See {Decision}.] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. A decisive, irrevocable doom. Bates. Decisive campaign … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Decisiveness — Decisive De*ci*sive, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]cisif. See {Decision}.] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. A decisive, irrevocable doom. Bates. Decisive campaign … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
CREATION AND COSMOGONY IN THE BIBLE — The Hebrew Bible commences with a majestic cosmological account of the genesis of the universe. According to Genesis 1:1–2:4a (the P account according to the documentary hypothesis), God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Sacrament of Marriage — Sacrament of Marriage † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Sacrament of Marriage That Christian marriage (i.e. marriage between baptized persons) is really a sacrament of the New Law in the strict sense of the word is for all Catholics an… … Catholic encyclopedia
MASORAH — This article is arranged according to the following outline: 1. THE TRANSMISSION OF THE BIBLE 1.1. THE SOFERIM 1.2. WRITTEN TRANSMISSION 1.2.1. Methods of Writing 1.2.1.1. THE ORDER OF THE BOOKS 1.2.1.2. SEDARIM AND PARASHIYYOT … Encyclopedia of Judaism
probability and statistics — ▪ mathematics Introduction the branches of mathematics concerned with the laws governing random events, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and display of numerical data. Probability has its origin in the study of gambling… … Universalium
prove — 1 Prove, try, test, demonstrate are comparable when they mean to establish a given or an implied contention or reach a convincing conclusion by such appropriate means as evidence, argument, or experiment. The same distinctions in implications and … New Dictionary of Synonyms
