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Benedictory
Benedictory Ben`e*dic"to*ry, a.
Expressing wishes for good; as, a benedictory prayer.
--Thackeray.
Contradictor
Contradictor Con`tra*dict"or, n. [L.]
A contradicter.
ContradictoriesContradictory Con`tra*dict"o*ry, n.; pl. Contradictories.
1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another;
contrariety.
It is common with princes to will contradictories.
--Bacon.
2. pl. (Logic) propositions with the same terms, but opposed
to each other both in quality and quantity. Contradictorily
Contradictorily Con`tra*dict"o*ri*ly, adv.
In a contradictory manner. --Sharp.
Contradictoriness
Contradictoriness Con"tra*dict`o*ri*ness, n.
The quality of being contradictory; opposition;
inconsistency. --J. Whitaker.
Contradictory
Contradictory Con`tra*dict"o*ry, a. [LL. contradictorius: cf.
F. contradictoire.]
1. Affirming the contrary; implying a denial of what has been
asserted; also, mutually contradicting; inconsistent.
``Contradictory assertions.' --South.
2. Opposing or opposed; repugnant.
Schemes . . . contradictory to common sense.
--Addisn.
ContradictoryContradictory Con`tra*dict"o*ry, n.; pl. Contradictories.
1. A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another;
contrariety.
It is common with princes to will contradictories.
--Bacon.
2. pl. (Logic) propositions with the same terms, but opposed
to each other both in quality and quantity. Dictograph
Dictograph Dic"to*graph, n. [L. dictum a thing said + E.
-graph.]
A telephonic instrument for office or other similar use,
having a sound-magnifying device enabling the ordinary
mouthpiece to be dispensed with. Much use has been made of it
for overhearing, or for recording, conversations for the
purpose of obtaining evidence for use in litigation.
Note: The makers of this instrument spell it dictograph.
Indictor
Indictor In*dict"or, n. (Law)
One who indicts. --Bacon.
Interdictory
Interdictory In`ter*dict"o*ry, a. [L. interdictorius.]
Belonging to an interdiction; prohibitory.
Non obstante veredictoNon obstante Non` ob*stan"te [L.]
1. Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what
has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted.
2. (Law) A clause in old English statutes and letters patent,
importing a license from the crown to do a thing
notwithstanding any statute to the contrary. This
dispensing power was abolished by the Bill of Rights.
In this very reign [Henry III.] the practice of
dispensing with statutes by a non obstante was
introduced. --Hallam.
Non obstante veredicto [LL.] (Law), a judgment sometimes
entered by order of the court, for the plaintiff,
notwithstanding a verdict for the defendant. --Stephen. Predictor
Predictor Pre*dict"or, n.
One who predicts; a foreteller.
Predictory
Predictory Pre*dict"o*ry, a.
Predictive. [R.] --Fuller.
Valedictorian
Valedictorian Val`e*dic*to"ri*an, n.
One who pronounces a valedictory address; especially, in
American colleges, the student who pronounces the valedictory
of the graduating class at the annual commencement, usually
the student who ranks first in scholarship.
ValedictoriesValedictory Val`e*dic"to*ry, n.; pl. Valedictories.
A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in
American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating
class, usually by the leading scholar. Valedictory
Valedictory Val`e*dic"to*ry, a.
Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of
leave-taking; as, a valedictory oration.
ValedictoryValedictory Val`e*dic"to*ry, n.; pl. Valedictories.
A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in
American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating
class, usually by the leading scholar.
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