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| anent |
in reference to; regarding. |
| antilabor |
opposed to the interests of workers, esp. regarding unions. |
| anti-novel |
a novel-like work which does not have the usual characteristics of a novel, esp. regarding plot. |
| direction |
a stage or film director's decisions regarding a production. [1/7 definitions] |
| egocentric |
regarding oneself as the subject, object, and standard of all things. [1/3 definitions] |
| ex cathedra |
(Latin) from the chair; with the authority of one's office or rank (used esp. of statements from the pope regarding faith and morals). |
| exception |
an objection or negative criticism, as regarding a particular point. [1/4 definitions] |
| in re |
in the matter of; regarding. |
| Jainism |
a dualistic Hindu religion founded in India in the sixth century B.C., emphasizing asceticism, teaching transmigration of the soul, and regarding the worship of the gods as spiritually unimportant. |
| limited jurisdiction |
the authority of a court to hear and decide only certain types of cases, such as those regarding bankruptcy, traffic violations, or family disputes. |
| racism |
contempt for or distrust of members of a different race based on generalized, preconceived notions regarding their character or abilities. [1/3 definitions] |
| religion |
single-minded devotion to or zealous conviction regarding anything. [1/4 definitions] |
| Rip Van Winkle |
a person who fails to keep up with the times, esp. regarding popular tastes. [1/2 definitions] |
| self-discovery |
the act or process of coming to know or understand oneself, as regarding one's true needs and wants, one's identity, or one's vocation. |
| sentiment |
an attitude or point of view regarding something. [1/3 definitions] |
| talkathon |
an extremely lengthy talk in the form of a speech, debate, discussion, or the like, usu. regarding public concerns. |
| temper |
a state of mind or emotion at a specific time, esp. regarding contentment or irritability; mood. [1/11 definitions] |
| to |
regarding; concerning. [1/15 definitions] |
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