advertence
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of advertence
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at advert 1, -ence
Example Sentences
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Next, from what has been said it is plain, that such a process of reasoning is more or less implicit, and without the direct and full advertence of the mind exercising it.
From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by John Henry Newman
Here as in all exercise, companionship which removes conscious attention from advertence to the will greatly aids.
From Health Through Will Power by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
To this difference it is right that advertence should be had in regulating taxation.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
The guilt incurred by those who thus curse and damn, leaving aside the scandal which is thereby nearly always given, is naturally measured by the degree of advertence possessed by such persons.
From Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals by John H. (John Henry) Stapleton
Lack of advertence always lessens pain and may even nullify it until it becomes exceedingly severe.
From Health Through Will Power by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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