state function

noun

physics a thermodynamic quantity that has definite values for given states of a system, such as entropy, enthalpy, free energy, etc

At night, illuminations on a small scale take place, but there is no great state function.

The construction and maintenance of public highways are a state function.

But though she spoke thus gracelessly of an important State function she attended it herself with grace, and behaved well.

The augurs and pontifices were the public men and statesmen, and they made religion a State function.

She would rather visit the nursery at any time than attend a State function or ball.

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