Sentences with phrase «give precise definitions»

Such an attitude toward Islam was sure to satisfy the externalists whose main concern was to give precise definitions to religious terms, lay down general laws, and see that they were strictly observed.

Smooth and lush, this eyeshadow pencil works great for smudgeing but can also give precise definition.

Although the term falls under the category of investing basics, many beginners — and even professionals — struggle to give a precise definition.

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Demarest explains, «The early church defended itself against heretical teaching by appealing to «the rule of faith» or «the rule of truth», which were brief summaries of essential Christian truths... The fluid «rule of faith» gave way to more precise instruments for refuting heresies and defining faith, namely, creedal formulations such as the Apostles» Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon and the Athanasian Creed.»

But I also hope that one result of Veritatis Splendor will be a more precise definition of proportionalism, not for the sake of the academy only but more urgently for those Christians who live lives in circumstances giving rise to hard questions of moral action.

C. H. Dodd gives this definition: «At its simplest, the parable is a metaphor or simile, drawn from nature or common life, arresting the hearer by its vividness or strangeness, and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought.

A firm tip gave me the same definition and precise application as a traditional pencil, but was just slightly softer, making it nice and blendable when I brushed through my brows.

Rob, Didier Sornette has given a rather precise definition for what he calls a dragon - king, but nobody has the power to control, how people will use a metaphor, if and when it gains popularity.

The Grand Chamber said the question of whether the refusal of the requested facilities was essentially a positive or negative state obligation was arguably a distinction without a difference, given that «the boundaries between the state's positive and negative obligations under Art 8 do not lend themselves to precise definition.

So, ignoring the every day English language meaning of the words, is there in fact a clear and precise definition of «assault» (in which case some sources are simply using it incorrectly), or do I just need to accept that there is confusion, even within the law itself, and rely on context to establish in any given instance which meaning is meant?

Further, they should offer more precise goal definition given their front line responsibility for, and knowledge of, the firm's practice and practicing lawyers.