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ab·so·lute adj1 a: free from qualification, condition, exception, or restrictionrights that even seem absolute have these qualifications — Long v. Rockwood, 277 U.S. 142 (1927) see also absolute ownership at ownership compare qualifiedb in the civil law of Louisiana: having or allowing no legal effectan absolute impediment2: final and not liable to modification— sometimes used after the word it modifiesdivorce absolute compare nisiab·so·lute·ly adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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(complete) adjective
absolutus, blanket, comprehensive, downright, entire, exhaustive, final, finished, full, sheer, total, unbounded, unconditional, unconstrained, unlimited, unqualified, unreserved, unrestrained, unrestricted, unstinted, utter, whole, without qualification
associated concepts: absolute acceptance, absolute admission, absolute assignment, absolute bequest, absolute control, absolute deed, absolute devise, absolute fee, absolute gift, absolute immunity, absolute insuror, absolute owner, absolute power of alienation, absolute power of disposition, absolute sale, absolute transfer, fee simple absolute
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(conclusive) adjective
accurate, actual, axiomatic, beyond doubt, categorical, certain, clear, clearly defined, decided, decisive, definite, definitive, determinate, exact, explicit, express, final, fixed, inalienable, indisputable, indubitable, obvious, positive, precise, real, settled, straightforward, true, unconditioned, undoubted, unequivocal, unerring, unimpeachable, unmistakable, unmitigated, unmixed, unquestionable, veritable, well-defined
associated concepts: absolute certainty, absolute conviction, absolute discretion, absolute duty, absolute liability, absolute moral certainty, absolute pardon, absolute privilege, absolute right, absolute title
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(ideal) adjective
best, beyond compare, champion, consummate, crowning, defectless, excelling, exemplary, faultless, flawless, highest, immaculate, impeccable, incomparable, matchless, model, ne plus ultra, paramount, peerless, perfect, preeminent, pure, spotless, stainless, superior, superlative, supreme, taintless, unblemished, unequaled, unexcelled, unrivaled, unsurpassed, untainted, untarnished
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actual, affirmative, arbitrary and capricious, axiomatic, cardinal (outstanding), categorical, certain (fixed), certain (positive), clear (certain), compelling, complete (all-embracing), conclusive (determinative), convincing, decisive, definite, definitive, demonstrable, dogmatic, explicit, gross (flagrant), implicit, inappealable, incontrovertible, indubious, outright, plenary, positive (incontestable), pure, radical (extreme), resounding, right (direct), stark, strict, thorough, total, unalienable, unconditional, undisputed, unequivocal, unmitigated, unqualified (unlimited)
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
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Complete, without condition, and not subject to modification, as with "absolute ownership" or a "divorce absolute."Category: Business, LLCs & CorporationsCategory: Divorce & Family LawCategory: Personal Finance & Retirement
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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n.1 Without any conditions, encumbrance, qualification, or restriction.See also discretion, divorce, immunity, privilege, fee.2 Not liable or subject to revisions; conclusive.3 Free from any restraint or restriction in the exercise of government power.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
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Complete; perfect; final; without any condition or incumbrance; as an absolute bond in distinction from a conditional bond. Unconditional; complete and perfect in itself; without relation to or dependence on other things or persons.Free from conditions, limitations or qualifications, not dependent, or modified or affected by circumstances; that is, without any condition or restrictive provisions.
Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
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Complete; perfect; final; without any condition or incumbrance; as an absolute bond in distinction from a conditional bond. Unconditional; complete and perfect in itself; without relation to or dependence on other things or persons.Free from conditions, limitations or qualifications, not dependent, or modified or affected by circumstances; that is, without any condition or restrictive provisions.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
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adj.complete, and without condition.
Law dictionary. EdwART. 2013.
