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1 that changed the complexion of the matter
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n. kostuum, pak; huwelijksaanzoek; vervolging (bij rechtszaak); verzoek--------v. passen; geschikt zijn bijsuit1[ soe:t] 〈 zelfstandig naamwoord〉4 (rechts)geding ⇒ proces, rechtszaak♦voorbeelden:4 criminal/civil suit • strafrechtelijke/civiele procedurebring a suit against • een aanklacht indienen tegen————————suit21 passen (bij) ⇒ geschikt zijn (voor), staan (bij)2 gelegen komen (voor) ⇒ uitkomen (voor), schikken♦voorbeelden:this colour suits her complexion • deze kleur past bij haar teintsuit someone (down) to the ground • voor iemand geknipt zijnit does not suit his purpose • het komt niet in zijn kraam te pasII 〈 overgankelijk werkwoord〉3 voldoen ⇒ aanstaan, bevredigen♦voorbeelden:suit someone's needs • aan iemands behoeften voldoensuit the qualifications • aan de vereisten voldoensuit yourself! • ga je gang maar!; moet je zelf weten!
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Complexion — Com*plex ion (k[o^]m*pl[e^]k sh[u^]n), n. [F. complexion, fr. L. complexio. See {Complex}, a.] 1. The state of being complex; complexity. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Though the terms of propositions may be complex, yet . . . it is properly called a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Seal of Confession — The Law of the Seal of Confession † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… … Catholic encyclopedia
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complexion — noun 1 skin/face ADJECTIVE ▪ beautiful, clear, flawless, fresh, glowing, healthy, lovely, nice, perfect ▪ … Collocations dictionary
complexion — [[t]kəmple̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] complexions 1) N COUNT: oft adj N When you refer to someone s complexion, you are referring to the natural colour or condition of the skin on their face. She had short brown hair and a pale complexion. ...those with acne or … English dictionary
complexion */ — UK [kəmˈplekʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms complexion : singular complexion plural complexions 1) [countable] the appearance of the skin on someone s face, and whether it is pale, dark, smooth etc an oily complexion 2) [singular] the typical… … English dictionary
complexion — com|plex|ion [kəmˈplekʃən] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin complexio, from Latin, combination , from complexus; COMPLEX1] 1.) the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face ▪ Drinking lots of water is good for… … Dictionary of contemporary English
complexion — noun 1 (C) the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face: Drinking lots of water is good for the complexion. | a pale/ruddy complexion etc (=a pale, red face etc) 2 (singular) the general character or nature of something: put a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
complexion — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin complexion , complexio, from Latin, combination, from complecti Date: 14th century 1. the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to … New Collegiate Dictionary
complexion — com|plex|ion [ kəm plekʃən ] noun * 1. ) count the appearance of the skin on someone s face, and whether it is pale, dark, smooth, etc.: an oily complexion 2. ) singular the typical features of something such as an organization, process, or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
complexion — noun 1》 the natural tone and texture of the skin of a person s face. 2》 the general character of something: the complexion of the game changed. Derivatives complexioned adjective Origin ME (denoting temperament or constitution as determined by… … English new terms dictionary