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adequacy

[ ad-i-kwuh-see ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural ad·e·qua·cies.

First recorded in 1800–10; adequ(ate) + -acy

To their chagrin, neutral observers have questioned the adequacy of due process in these cases.

He even praises the Bush administration for closing a loophole in capital adequacy rules in 2001.

A consideration need bear no relation or adequacy to the other thing that is to be received.

Adequacy of the story in relation to the importance and dignity of the main incident and of the subject.

Whole chapters could supply no clearer tribute to his resilience and entire adequacy.

If it concerns the detail of the reduction of your monthly adequacy, my word has become unbending iron.

The success of such a remedial and defensive measure would naturally depend upon the adequacy of the franchise aimed at.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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