substantive existence

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• substantive — [sub′stən tiv, səb stan′tiv] adj. [LME < LL substantivus < L substantia: see SUBSTANCE] 1. existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another 2. of considerable amount or quantity; substantial 3. having a real existence;… …   English World dictionary

• Substantive — Sub stan*tive, a. [L. substantivus: cf. F. substantif.] 1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be. [1913 Webster] 2. Depending on itself; independent. [1913 Webster] He considered how sufficient and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Substantive color — Substantive Sub stan*tive, a. [L. substantivus: cf. F. substantif.] 1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be. [1913 Webster] 2. Depending on itself; independent. [1913 Webster] He considered how… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Substantive — may refer to:In grammar: * a noun substantive, now also called simply noun * a verb substantive, a verb like English be when expressing existence (in contrast to use as a copula)In law: * a matter of substance as opposed to a matter of procedure… …   Wikipedia

• substantive consolidation — USA The combining of the bankruptcy estates of two or more related debtors into a single estate for the purpose of paying the claims belonging to creditors of both debtors. Substantive consolidation is an equitable doctrine which allows the court …   Law dictionary

• substantive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a firm basis in reality and so important or meaningful. 2) having a separate and independent existence. 3) (of law) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which such things are established. ► NOUN… …   English terms dictionary

• substantive — I. noun Etymology: Middle English substantif, from Anglo French sustentif, from sustentif, adjective, having or expressing substance, from Late Latin substantivus, from Latin substantia Date: 14th century noun; broadly a word or word group… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• substantive — substantively, adv. substantiveness, n. /sub steuhn tiv/, n. Gram. 1. a noun. 2. a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun. adj. 3. Gram. a. pertaining to substantives. b. used in a sentence like a noun: a substantive …   Universalium

• substantive — sub•stan•tive [[t]ˈsʌb stən tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) having independent existence; independent 2) belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential 3) real or actual 4) of considerable amount or quantity 5) possessing substance; having …   From formal English to slang

• substantive testing — Auditing procedures that evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and existence of amounts stated in *general ledger accounts and financial statements. Substantive testing involves the auditing of quantifiable amounts (individual transactions as well …   Auditor's dictionary

• substantive — /sʌbˈstæntɪv / (say sub stantiv), /ˈsʌbstəntɪv / (say substuhntiv) noun 1. Grammar a. a noun. b. a noun, pronoun, or other word or phrase having nominal function in sentences or inflected like a noun. c. (in Latin and other languages where… …