imputing

  • 101imputation — im•pu•ta•tion [[t]ˌɪm pyʊˈteɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of imputing 2) an attribution, as of fault or crime; accusation • Etymology: 1535–45; < LL …

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  • 102imputation — /ɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/ (say impyooh tayshuhn) noun 1. the act of imputing. 2. an attribution, especially of fault, crime, etc. 3. Commerce the allocation of tax credit on a dividend …

  • 103impute — /ɪmˈpjut / (say im pyooht) verb (t) (imputed, imputing) 1. to attribute (something discreditable) to a person. 2. to attribute or ascribe. 3. Law to charge. 4. Theology to attribute (righteousness, guilt, etc.) vicariously; ascribe as derived… …

  • 104inculpatory — /ɪnˈkʌlpətəri/ (say in kulpuhtuhree), / tri/ (say tree) adjective tending to inculpate; imputing blame; incriminating …

  • 105tu quoque —    thou also ; act of imputing to one s accuser the same fault as that with which one is charged …

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  • 106affiliation — Act or condition of being affiliated, allied, or associated with another person, body, or organization. Imports less than membership in an organization, but more than sympathy, and a working alliance to bring to fruition the proscribed program of …

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  • 107dishonor — To refuse to accept or pay a draft or to pay a promissory note when duly presented. An instrument is dishonored when a necessary or optional presentment is duly made and due acceptance or payment is refused, or cannot be obtained within the… …

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  • 108affiliation — Act or condition of being affiliated, allied, or associated with another person, body, or organization. Imports less than membership in an organization, but more than sympathy, and a working alliance to bring to fruition the proscribed program of …

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  • 109dishonor — To refuse to accept or pay a draft or to pay a promissory note when duly presented. An instrument is dishonored when a necessary or optional presentment is duly made and due acceptance or payment is refused, or cannot be obtained within the… …

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  • 110fair comment — Comment on a matter of public interest which is confined to comment on things and the acts of persons and does not extend to attacks upon personal character or to imputing immoral or corrupt motives. 33 Am J1st L & S § 162. Any criticism of a… …

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