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an explanation of his action; imperative or peremptory questioning; a point raised in a debate.

A point in debate or controversy on which the parties take affirmative and negative positions; a presentation of alternatives between which to choose or decide.

Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. And yet his peace is but continual jar. Spenser. Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. Shak.

shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matt. v. 18. Neither will they bate One jot of ceremony. Shak.

A species of gibbon (Hylobates lar), found in Burmah. Called also white-handed gibbon.

Abatement; also, cessation; as, it blew a gale for three days without any let-up. [Colloq.]

s testamentary (Law), an instrument granted by the proper officer to an executor after probate of a will, authorizing him to act as executor. -- Letter writer. (a) One who writes letters. (b) A machine for copying letters. (c) A book giving directions and forms for the writing of letters.

ntest in law; to prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and judicial debate in a court; as, to litigate a cause.

Having lobes; lobate.

A bird having lobate toes; esp., a phalarope.

Having lobate toes, as a coot.

through a considerable tine, or to a great length; as, a long series of events; a long debate; a long drama; a long history; a long book.

senting a clear view; easily understood; clear. A lucid and interesting abstract of the debate. Macaulay.

To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.

An association for debate and literary improvement.

nnected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland. -- Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a te…

g nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish. Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. Stirling. There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington.

ry of anything; as, to take minutes of a contract; to take minutes of a conversation or debate.

To state wrongly; as, to misstate a question in debate. Bp. Sanderson.

The act of mitigating, or the state of being mitigated; abatement or diminution of anything painful, harsh, severe, afflictive, or calamitous; as, the mitigation of pain, grief, rigor, severity, punishment, or penalty.