Ascription

Definitions

1. The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.
   uncountable, usually
2. The stratification of people according to inborn characteristics (such as race or sex) outside of their control.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“And was thy breath A pure and sweet ascription to His praise⟳?”

“Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason⟳, however, to doubt⟳ the ascription of harlotry.”

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