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[ verb ] have as a logical consequence
Examples "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers" Used in print (Barry Goldwater, "A Foreign Policy for America"...)Freedom , in the sense of self-determination , is a worthy objective ; but if granting self-determination to the Algerian rebels entails sweeping that area into the Sino-Soviet orbit , then Algerian freedom must be postponed . Justice is a worthy objective ; but if justice for Bantus entails driving the government of the Union_of_South_Africa away from the West , then the Bantus must be prepared to carry their identification cards yet a while longer . (Allan J. Braff and Roger F. Miller, "Wage-Price...)They become increasingly willing to accept the price increase that the industry claims the wage bargain would entail . Related terms |
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[ verb ] impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
Synonyms Examples "What does this move entail?" Used in print (Doris Miles Disney, Mrs. Meeker's Money....)Two millions were added to what had been set_aside for it in Mrs._Meeker 's lifetime , and the proviso made that as long as Brian_Thayer continued to discharge his duties as administrator of the fund to the satisfaction of the board_of_trustees ( hereinafter appointed by the bank administering the estate ) he was to be retained in his present capacity at a salary commensurate with the increased responsibilities enlargement of the fund would entail . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
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[ noun ] land received by fee tail
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