Definition Dictionary

To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.

To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.

Characteristic of ordinary informal conversation.

An authoritative order or formal decision.

A formal promise of security or fulfillment, often covering another person's obligation.

To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.

To formally accuse of a crime; more generally, to accuse strongly.

Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.

To make an earnest or formal request, especially to someone in authority.

Very attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.

To formally withdraw a previously stated belief or claim.

To formally give up or reject a claim, belief, or practice.

To express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.

To formally cancel or withdraw a rule, agreement, or decision.

A written law formally enacted by a legislative body.

Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.