assumption laying claim | the act of taking possession of or power over something, his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba, the Nazi assumption of power in , he acquired all the company's assets for ten million dollars and the assumption of the company's debts |
abnegation self-abnegation denial self-denial selfenunciation | renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others |
claim | demand for something as rightful or due, they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day |
insurance claim | demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy |
self-denial self-discipline selfontrol | the act of denying yourself, controlling your impulses |
special verdict | a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other |
defense defence denial demurrer | a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him, he gave evidence for the defense |
baggage claim | an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft |
K jet super acid special K honey oil green cat valium super C | street names for ketamine |
Saturday night special | a cheap handgun that is easily obtained |
self-discipline self-denial | the trait of practicing self discipline |
claim title | an informal right to something, his claim on her attentions, his title to fame |
title claim | an established or recognized right, a strong legal claim to the property, he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate, he staked his claim |
special education | education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom |
special effect | an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film) |
special relativity special theory of relativity special relativity theory Einstein's special theory of relativity | a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems |
claim form | a form to use when filing a claim |
sealed instrument contract under seal special contract | a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached |
special pleading | (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations |
special act | a legislative act that applies only to a particular person or particular district |
special delivery | mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge) |
claim | an assertion of a right (as to money or property), his claim asked for damages |
claim | an assertion that something is true or factual, his claim that he was innocent, evidence contradicted the government's claims |
allegation allegement | statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove |
special | a television production that features a particular person or work or topic, the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight |
special session | a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions |
special | a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising, they are having a special on pork chops |
special pleading | an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence |
call claim | a demand especially in the phrase the call of duty |
wage claim pay claim | the wage demanded from management for workers by their union representatives |
denial disaffirmation | the act of asserting that something alleged is not true |
denial | the act of refusing to comply (as with a request), it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges |
allegation | (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law), an allegation of malpractice |
Special Olympics | an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons |
special | a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant |
special interest | an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor |
Special Branch | a government police department dealing with political security |
Naval Special Warfare NSW | the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare |
Special Forces U. S. Army Special Forces United States Army Special Forces | a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting |
SWAT team SWAT squad Special Weapons and Tactics team Special Weapons and Tactics squad | a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations |
special court-martial | a court-martial to try soldiers for offenses less serious that than those committed in action, consists of at least three officers |
Special Air Service SAS | a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups) |
special jury blue ribbon jury | a jury whose members are selected for special knowledge for a case involving complicated issues |
adjuster adjustor claims adjuster claims adjustor claim agent | one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement |
claim jumper | one who illegally occupies property to which another has a legal claim |
special agent | someone whose authority is limited to the special undertaking they have been instructed to perform |
special assessment | an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property |
special drawing rights paper gold | reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund, designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market |
denial | (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts |
claim take exact | take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs, the accident claimed three lives, The hard work took its toll on her |