Definition of circumstance

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Circumstance (n.) Circumlocution; detail.

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Fair-weather :: Fair-weather (a.) Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend..
Juncture :: "Juncture (n.) A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency..
Warrandice :: Warrandice (n.) The obligation by which a person, conveying a subject or a right, is bound to uphold that subject or right against every claim, challenge, or burden arising from circumstances prior to the conveyance; warranty..
Quaternion :: Quaternion (n.) A set of four parts, things, or person; four things taken collectively; a group of four words, phrases, circumstances, facts, or the like..
Testacy :: Testacy (n.) The state or circumstance of being testate, or of leaving a valid will, or testament, at death..
Otherwise :: Otherwise (adv.) In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept..
Appearance :: Appearance (n.) Semblance, or apparent likeness; external show. pl. Outward signs, or circumstances, fitted to make a particular impression or to determine the judgment as to the character of a person or a thing, an act or a state; as, appearances are against him..
Moment :: Moment (n.) An essential element; a deciding point, fact, or consideration; an essential or influential circumstance..
Fair-weather :: Fair-weather (a.) Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage..
Call :: Call (n.) A requirement or appeal arising from the circumstances of the case; a moral requirement or appeal.
Circumstanced :: Circumstanced (p. a.) Governed by events or circumstances.
Wade :: Wade (v. i.) Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly /inder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book..
Scratch :: Scratch (a.) Made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards..
Modus :: Modus (n.) A qualification involving the idea of variation or departure from some general rule or form, in the way of either restriction or enlargement, according to the circumstances of the case, as in the will of a donor, an agreement between parties, and the like..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals..
Boxhaul :: Boxhaul (v. t.) To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yards abox (i. e., sharp aback, on the wind)..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Factor :: Factor (n.) One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result; a constituent..
Go :: Go (n.) A circumstance or occurrence; an incident.
Par :: Par (n.) Equality of condition or circumstances.
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