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Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.

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Conclusive 84% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Conclusive 84% connected

Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.

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Explicit 84% connected

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

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Explicit 84% connected

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

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Expressed 84% connected

of Express

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Expressed 84% connected

of Express

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Standard 84% connected

A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.

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Standard 84% connected

A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.

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Authoritative 92% connected

Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Determinate 92% connected

Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Unequivocal 92% connected

Not equivocal; not doubtful; not ambiguous; evident; sincere; plain; as, unequivocal evidence; unequivocal words.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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