case
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1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | civil suit, |
| definition | : | a lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | class action, class-action suit, |
| definition | : | a lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | countersuit, |
| definition | : | a suit brought against someone who has sued you (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | criminal suit, |
| definition | : | a lawsuit alleging violations of criminal law by the defendant (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | moot, |
| definition | : | a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | bastardy proceeding, paternity suit, |
| definition | : | a lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support of the child once paternity is determined) (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
2. a portable container for carrying several objects (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | container, |
| definition | : | any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | baggage, luggage, |
| definition | : | cases used to carry belongings when traveling (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | briefcase, |
| definition | : | a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cardcase, |
| definition | : | a small case for carrying business cards (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cigarette case, |
| definition | : | a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | compact, powder compact, |
| definition | : | a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | dispatch box, dispatch case, |
| definition | : | case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | glasses case, |
| definition | : | a case for carrying spectacles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gun case, |
| definition | : | a case for storing a gun (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | kit, |
| definition | : | a case for containing a set of articles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | letter case, |
| definition | : | case for carrying letters (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | locket, |
| definition | : | a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pillbox, |
| definition | : | a small case for holding pills (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | portfolio, |
| definition | : | a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | quiver, |
| definition | : | case for holding arrows (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | shoe, |
| definition | : | (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sleeve, |
| definition | : | small case into which an object fits (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | watch case, |
| definition | : | the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | writing desk, |
| definition | : | a portable case containing writing materials and having a writing surface (noun.artifact) |
3. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | container, |
| definition | : | any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | trophy case, |
| definition | : | a case in which to display trophies (noun.artifact) |
4. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | bed linen, |
| definition | : | linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases) (noun.artifact) |
5. (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | receptacle, |
| definition | : | a container that is used to put or keep things in (noun.artifact) |
| domain category | : | printing, |
| definition | : | the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution (noun.act) |
6. the enclosing frame around a door or window opening (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | framework, |
| definition | : | a structure supporting or containing something (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | door, doorway, room access, threshold, |
| definition | : | the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | window, |
| definition | : | a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air (noun.artifact) |
7. the housing or outer covering of something (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | housing, |
| definition | : | a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | boot, |
| definition | : | protective casing for something that resembles a leg (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gear box, gear case, gearbox, |
| definition | : | the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | jacket, |
| definition | : | the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition (noun.artifact) |
8. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part (noun.body)
| hyponym | : | theca, |
| definition | : | outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | lorica, |
| definition | : | a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example) (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | husk, |
| definition | : | outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds (noun.plant) |
9. the actual state of things (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | fact, |
| definition | : | a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred (noun.cognition) |
10. nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | oblique, oblique case, |
| definition | : | any grammatical case other than the nominative (noun.communication) |
11. a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | argument, statement, |
| definition | : | a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true (noun.communication) |
12. a problem requiring investigation (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | problem, |
| definition | : | a question raised for consideration or solution (noun.communication) |
13. a specific size and style of type within a type family (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | type, |
| definition | : | printed characters (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | unicameral script, |
| definition | : | a script with a single case (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bicameral script, |
| definition | : | a script having two distinct cases (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | proportional font, |
| definition | : | any font whose different characters have different widths (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | cartridge font, font cartridge, |
| definition | : | any font that is contained in a cartridge that can be plugged into a computer printer (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | black letter, gothic, |
| definition | : | a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | italic, |
| definition | : | a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | raster font, screen font, |
| definition | : | the font that is displayed on a computer screen (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | helvetica, sans serif, |
| definition | : | a typeface in which characters have no serifs (noun.communication) |
| member meronym | : | type family, |
| definition | : | a complete set of type suitable for printing text (noun.communication) |
14. an occurrence of something (noun.event)
| hyponym | : | humiliation, mortification, |
| definition | : | an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | bit, piece, |
| definition | : | an instance of some kind (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | clip, time, |
| definition | : | an instance or single occasion for some event (noun.event) |
15. a person requiring professional services (noun.person)
| hyponym | : | client, |
| definition | : | a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer (noun.person) |
| hyponym | : | patient, |
| definition | : | a person who requires medical care (noun.person) |
| hyponym | : | referral, |
| definition | : | a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group (noun.person) |
16. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) (noun.person)
| hypernym | : | adult, grownup, |
| definition | : | a fully developed person from maturity onward (noun.person) |
17. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation (noun.person)
18. the quantity contained in a case (noun.quantity)
| hypernym | : | containerful, |
| definition | : | the quantity that a container will hold (noun.quantity) |
19. a special set of circumstances (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | circumstance, |
| definition | : | a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity (noun.state) |
20. a specific state of mind that is temporary (noun.state)
21. enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | pack, |
| definition | : | arrange in a container (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | box, package, |
| definition | : | put into a box (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | sack, |
| definition | : | put in a sack (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | crate, |
| definition | : | put into a crate; as for protection (verb.contact) |
22. look over, usually with the intention to rob (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | inspect, |
| definition | : | look over carefully (verb.perception) |
23. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (noun.act)
| derivation | : | action, litigate, process, sue, |
| definition | : | institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against (verb.social) |
24. a portable container for carrying several objects (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, |
| definition | : | enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact) |
25. an occurrence of something (noun.event)
| derivation | : | instantiate, |
| definition | : | find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word) (verb.perception) |
| derivation | : | instantiate, |
| definition | : | represent by an instance (verb.perception) |
26. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) (noun.person)
| derivation | : | type, typecast, |
| definition | : | identify as belonging to a certain type (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | epitomise, epitomize, typify, |
| definition | : | embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of (verb.stative) |
27. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation (noun.person)
| derivation | : | subject, |
| definition | : | likely to be affected by something (adj.all) |
28. the quantity contained in a case (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | case, encase, incase, |
| definition | : | enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact) |
29. enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | case, |
| definition | : | a portable container for carrying several objects (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | case, casing, shell, |
| definition | : | the housing or outer covering of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | case, sheath, |
| definition | : | an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | case, caseful, |
| definition | : | the quantity contained in a case (noun.quantity) |
30. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy (noun.act)
| derivation | : | action, litigate, process, sue, |
| definition | : | institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against (verb.social) |
31. a portable container for carrying several objects (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, case, encase, incase, |
| definition | : | enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact) |
32. an occurrence of something (noun.event)
| derivation | : | instantiate, |
| definition | : | find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word) (verb.perception) |
| derivation | : | instantiate, |
| definition | : | represent by an instance (verb.perception) |
33. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) (noun.person)
| derivation | : | type, typecast, |
| definition | : | identify as belonging to a certain type (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | epitomise, epitomize, typify, |
| definition | : | embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of (verb.stative) |
34. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation (noun.person)
| derivation | : | subject, |
| definition | : | likely to be affected by something (adj.all) |
35. the quantity contained in a case (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | case, encase, incase, |
| definition | : | enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact) |
36. enclose in, or as if in, a case (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | case, |
| definition | : | a portable container for carrying several objects (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | case, casing, shell, |
| definition | : | the housing or outer covering of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | case, sheath, |
| definition | : | an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | case, caseful, |
| definition | : | the quantity contained in a case (noun.quantity) |
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