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n. The state or quality of being English. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. The state or quality of being apostolical. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state of being twice folded; reduplication. [ R. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The state or quality of being catholic; universality. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Liberality of sentiments; catholicism. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Complicities [ F. complicité. ] The state of being an accomplice; participation in guilt. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. exhibiting duplicity{ 2 }; deceitful; double-dealing.
Syn. -- ambidextrous, deceitful, double-dealing, two-faced. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n.; pl. duplicities [ F. duplicité, L. duplicitas, fr. duplex double. See Duplex. ] 1. Doubleness; a twofold state. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Do not affect duplicities nor triplicities, nor any certain number of parts in your division of things. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Doubleness of heart or speech; insincerity; a sustained form of deception which consists in entertaining or pretending to entertain one set of feelings, and acting as if influenced by another; bad faith. [ 1913 Webster ]

Far from the duplicity wickedly charged on him, he acted his part with alacrity and resolution. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) (a) The use of two or more distinct allegations or answers, where one is sufficient. Blackstone. (b) In indictments, the union of two incompatible offenses. Wharton.

Syn. -- Double dealing; dissimulation; deceit; guile; deception; falsehood. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. elictus, p. p. of elicere to elicit; e + lacere to entice. Cf. Delight, Lace. ] Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident. [ Obs. ] “An elicit act of equity.” Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Elicited; p. pr. & vb. n. Eliciting. ] To draw out or entice forth; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to deduce by reason or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To elicit. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act of eliciting. [ Obs. ] Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation; as, an elicited response.
Syn. -- evoked. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. Evangelicism. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ [ LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is unfolded (and, of course, “finished”). See Explicit, a. ] A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. explicitus; p. p. of explicare to unfold: cf. F. explicite. See Explicate, Exploit. ] 1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. Opposite of implicit. [ 1913 Webster ]

The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement. [ 1913 Webster ]

Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function.

Syn. -- Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous. -- Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit command; an express prohibition. “An express declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point. An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous.” C. J. Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an explicit manner; clearly; plainly; without disguise or reservation of meaning; not by inference or implication; as, he explicitly avows his intention. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being explicit; clearness; directness. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. felicitatus, p. p. of felicitare to felicitate, fr. felix, -icis, happy. See felicity. ] Made very happy. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

I am alone felicitate
In your dear highness' love. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Felicitated p. pr. & vb. n. felicitating. ] [ Cf. F. féliciter. ] 1. To make very happy; to delight. [ 1913 Webster ]

What a glorious entertainment and pleasure would fill and felicitate his spirit. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To express joy or pleasure to; to wish felicity to; to call or consider (one's self) happy; to congratulate. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every true heart must felicitate itself that its lot is cast in this kingdom. W. Howitt.

Syn. -- See Congratulate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. félicitation. ] The act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Characterized by felicity; happy; prosperous; delightful; skillful; successful; happily applied or expressed; appropriate. [ 1913 Webster ]

Felicitous words and images. M. Arnold.

-- Fe*lic"i*tous*ly, adv. -- Fe*lic"i*tous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a pleasing and appropriate manner or style, especially of expression.
Syn. -- felicity. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n.; pl. Felicities [ OE. felicite, F. félicité, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus. ] 1. The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good. [ 1913 Webster ]

Our own felicity we make or find. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity. Book of Common Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing. [ 1913 Webster ]

the felicities of her wonderful reign. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking. “Felicity of expression.” Bp. Warburton.

Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. illicitus; pref. il- not + licitus, p. p. of licere to be allowed or permitted: cf. F. illicite. See In- not, and License. ] Not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure. [ 1913 Webster ]

One illicit . . . transaction always leads to another. Burke.

-- Il*lic"it*ly, adv. -- Il*lic"it*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Illicit. [ R. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate. ] 1. Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

In his woolly fleece
I cling implicit. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience. [ 1913 Webster ]

Back again to implicit faith I fall. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]

Implicit function. (Math.) See under Function. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. 1. In an implicit manner; without reserve; with unreserved confidence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Not to dispute the methods of his providence, but humbly and implicitly to acquiesce in and adore them. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. By implication; impliedly; as, to deny the providence of God is implicitly to deny his existence. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. State or quality of being implicit. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Implicitness. [ Obs. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. inexplicitus: cf. F. inexplicite. See In- not, and Explicit. ] Not explicit; not clearly stated; indefinite; vague. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Not felicitous; unhappy; unfortunate; not fortunate or appropriate in application; not well said, expressed, or done; as, an infelicitous condition; an infelicitous remark; an infelicitous description; infelicitous words. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Infelicities [ L. infelicitas: cf. F. infélicité. See In- not, and Felicity. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state or quality of being infelicitous; unhappiness; misery; wretchedness; misfortune; lack of suitableness or appropriateness. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]

Whatever is the ignorance and infelicity of the present state, we were made wise and happy. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That (as an act, word, expression, etc.) which is infelicitous; as, infelicities of speech. [ 1913 Webster ]

. The absence of pomp or display which Jefferson aimed at in his administration as President (1801-1809), eschewing display or ceremony tending to distinguish the President from the people, as in going to the capital on horseback and with no escort, the abolition of court etiquette and the weekly levee, refusal to recognize titles of honor, etc. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ L. licitus permitted, lawful, from licere: cf. F. licite. See License. ] Lawful. “Licit establishments.” Carlyle. -- Lic"it*ly, adv. -- Lic"it*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. licitatio, fr. licitari, liceri, to bid, offer a price. ] The act of offering for sale to the highest bidder. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. multiplicité. ] The quality of being multiple, manifold, or various; a state of being many; a multitude; as, a multiplicity of thoughts or objects. “A multiplicity of goods.” South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. pollicitatio, fr. pollicitari to promise, v. intens. fr. polliceri to promise: cf. F. pollicitation. ] 1. A voluntary engagement, or a paper containing it; a promise. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Roman Law) A promise without mutuality; a promise which has not been accepted by the person to whom it is made. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. publicité. ] The quality or state of being public, or open to the knowledge of a community; notoriety; publicness. [ 1913 Webster ]

. A pamphlet which, in some States of the United States having the initiative or referendum, is mailed to the voters to inform them as to the nature of a measure submitted by the initiative or referendum. The pamphlet contains a copy of the proposed law and arguments for and against it by those favoring and opposing it, respectively. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. Silicified. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. simplicité, L. simplicitas. See Simple. ] 1. The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity. [ 1913 Webster ]

Marquis Dorset, a man, for his harmless simplicity neither misliked nor much regarded. Hayward. [ 1913 Webster ]

In wit a man; simplicity a child. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly. [ 1913 Webster ]

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning? Prov. i. 22. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Solicited; p. pr. & vb. n. Soliciting. ] [ F. sollicier, L. sollicitare, solicitare, -atum, fr. sollicitus wholly (i. e., violently) moved; sollus whole + citus, p. p. of ciere to move, excite. See Solemn, Cite. ] 1. To ask from with earnestness; to make petition to; to apply to for obtaining something; as, to solicit person for alms. [ 1913 Webster ]

Did I solicit thee
From darkness to promote me? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To endeavor to obtain; to seek; to plead for; as, to solicit an office; to solicit a favor. [ 1913 Webster ]

I view my crime, but kindle at the view,
Repent old pleasures, and solicit new. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To awake or excite to action; to rouse desire in; to summon; to appeal to; to invite. [ 1913 Webster ]

That fruit . . . solicited her longing eye. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sounds and some tangible qualities solicit their proper senses, and force an entrance to the mind. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Should
My brother henceforth study to forget
The vow that he hath made thee, I would ever
Solicit thy deserts. Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. To disturb; to disquiet; -- a Latinism rarely used. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hath any ill solicited thine ears? Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

But anxious fears solicit my weak breast. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. To beseech; ask; request; crave; supplicate; entreat; beg; implore; importune. See Beseech. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.[ L. sollicitans, p. pr. ] One who solicits. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Solicitous. [ Obs. ] Eden. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. sollicitation, or L. sollicitatio. ] 1. The act of soliciting; earnest request; persistent asking; importunity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Excitement; invitation; as, the solicitation of the senses. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. solliciteur, L. sollicitator. ] 1. One who solicits. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) (a) An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; -- formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney. (b) The law officer of a city, town, department, or government; as, the city solicitor; the solicitor of the treasury. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The second law officer in the government of Great Britain; also, a similar officer under the United States government, who is associated with the attorney-general; also, the chief law officer of some of the States. [ 1913 Webster ]

a.[ L. sollicitus, solicitus. See Solicit, v. t. ] Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful. “Solicitous of my reputation.” Dryden. “He was solicitous for his advice.” Calerendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous about the future. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- So*lic"it*ous*ly, adv. -- So*lic"it*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]