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To set apart as being separate or different; to point out an essential disparity. To distinguish one case from another case means to show the dissimilarities between the two. It means to prove a case that is cited as applicable to the case currently in dispute is really inapplicable because the two cases are different. distinguish v. to argue that the rule in one appeals court decision does not apply to a particular case although there is an apparent similarity (i.e. it is "distinguished"). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Dissimilum dissimiles est ratio Dissolution dissolution of corporation dissolution of marriage Dissolve Dissuade Distinguish distinguishable Distracted person Distrain Distrainor Distress Distress infinite distribute Distributee |
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