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Meaning of term of art | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A word or phrase whose use or meaning is specific to a particular field of endeavor.

Examples

“The opinion in United States v du Pont does not, in any event, render the term "acquiring" in a consent decree a term of art. The Court fails to explain⟳ how its opinion there has served to transform⟳ the plain term "acquiring" into a "term of art" that would, by common understanding, have⟳ the meaning that the Court today ascribes to it.”
“"Juridical power" is a term of art for Foucault. It corresponds to the model⟳ of sovereignty and sovereign rights developed during the Renaissance period.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

term of endearment term of notice term of office term of venery term of years term of years absolute

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