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DEFINITION. An enumeration of the principal ideas of which a compound idea is formed, to ascertain and explain its nature and character; or it is that which denotes and points out the substance of a thing, to us. Ayliffe's Pand. 59.
     2. A definition ought to contain every idea which belongs to the thing defined, and exclude all others.
     3. A definition should be, 1st. Universal, that is, such that it will apply equally to all individuals of, the same kind. 2d. Proper, that is, such that it will not apply to any other individual of any other kind. 3d. Clear, that is, without any equivocal, vague, or unknown word. 4th. Short, that is, without any useless word, or any foreign to the idea intended to be defined.
     4. Definitions are always dangerous, because it is always difficult to prevent their being inaccurate, or their becoming so; omnis definitio injure civili periculosa est, parum est enim, ut non subvertipossit.
     5. All ideas are not susceptible of definitions, and many words cannot be defined. This inability is frequently supplied, in a considerable degree, by descriptions. (q.v.)

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Its definitional vagueness, combined with its rhetorical appeal, may be used to justify actions without the need for rational deliberation. Virulent epidemics and scope of healthcare workers' duty of care by Sokol, Daniel K. / Emerging Infectious Diseases The uncertainty and misconceptions engendered by the draft model statute's definitional provisions will likely hamper compliance and undermine the Commission's express purpose of promoting "uniformity or compatibility in significant components of tax systems. TEI comments on Multistate Tax Commission draft model uniform ... by Tax Executive While the EU issued the directives in 2003, there are still definitional aspects that have to be finalized and must be translated by a number of member nations into law, creating confusion and ambiguity. Europe's green standards get tougher: global CEOs need to respond ... by Mitchell, William E. / Chief Executive (U.S.) More results

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Its definitional vagueness, combined with its rhetorical appeal, may be used to justify actions without the need for rational deliberation.

Virulent epidemics and scope of healthcare workers' duty of care by Sokol, Daniel K. / Emerging Infectious Diseases

The uncertainty and misconceptions engendered by the draft model statute's definitional provisions will likely hamper compliance and undermine the Commission's express purpose of promoting "uniformity or compatibility in significant components of tax systems.

TEI comments on Multistate Tax Commission draft model uniform ... by Tax Executive

While the EU issued the directives in 2003, there are still definitional aspects that have to be finalized and must be translated by a number of member nations into law, creating confusion and ambiguity.

Europe's green standards get tougher: global CEOs need to respond ... by Mitchell, William E. / Chief Executive (U.S.)

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