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Any one of several fungus diseases, caused by parasitic species of the series Melanconiales, attacking the bean, grape, melon, cotton, and other plants. In the case of the grape, brown concave spots are formed on the stem and fruit, and the disease is called bird's-eye rot.

To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate has anticipated a part of his argument.

Believed to cause a revulsion of fluids or of humors from one part to another. [Obs.]

pposed to be modification of oxygen, but now known to be hydrogen dioxide; -- so called because apparently antagonistic to ozone, converting it into ordinary oxygen.

An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses. Dunglison.

Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthæ; characterized by aphtæ; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.

One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who argues in defense of Christianity.

Sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion, usually caused by pressure on the brain.

see founded and governed by an apostle; specifically, the Church of Rome; -- so called because, in the Roman Catholic belief, the pope is the successor of St. Peter, the prince of the apostles, and the only apostle who has successors in the apostolic office. -- Apostolical succession, the regular and uninterrupted tr…

To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of alleged injustice or illegality in the trial below. We say, the cause was appealed from an inferior court.

of being appealed against; that may be removed to a higher tribunal for decision; as, the cause is appealable.

in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like; to present one's self as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried. We must all appear before the judgment seat. * Cor. v. 10. One ruffian escaped because no prosecutor dared to appear. Mac…

One who appeals, or asks for a rehearing or review of a cause by a higher tribunal.

To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance. [Archaic] Boyle.

To carry or advance near; to cause to approach. To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke.

A flooring of plank before a dam to cause the water to make a gradual descent.

The hearing and determination of a cause between parties in controversy, by a person or persons chosen by the parties.

reof the judge, who sits as deputy to the archbishop, is called the Dean of the Arches, because he anciently held his court in the church of St. Mary-le-Bow (de arcubus). It is now held in Westminster. Mozley & W.

phitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.

To debate or discuss; to treat by reasoning; as, the counsel argued the cause before a full court; the cause was well argued.