--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 10 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/10/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 10 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A dedicated person works very hard at something because they care about it a lot.[↗](../../dedicated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Dedicated equipment or a place is used only for one particular purpose.[↗](../../dedicated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To dedicate a book, song or building to someone is to say it is in their honour.[↗](../../dedicated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (church) A dedicated church or chapel has been given to God or named after a saint in a ceremony.[↗](../../dedicated/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She is a dedicated swimmer who trains every morning.[↗](../../dedicated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher is dedicated to helping every child.[↗](../../dedicated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The town built a dedicated lane for bikes.[↗](../../dedicated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The book is dedicated to the author's grandmother.[↗](../../dedicated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The church is dedicated to Saint Patrick.[↗](../../dedicated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The park was dedicated to the soldiers who died in the war.[↗](../../dedicated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a dedicated fan of his football team.[↗](../../dedicated/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated[↗](../../dedicated/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.[↗](../../dedicated/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.7.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedicated/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.[↗](../../dedicated/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.8.63, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedicated/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · These also did king David dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold that he dedicated of all the nations which he subdued: (Prophets 2SA.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedicated/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **dedication** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hard work and loyalty to a task or a purpose over a long time: «Her dedication to swimming won her the medal».[↗](../../dedication/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Words at the start of a book, song or piece of music that say who it is for: «The dedication reads "For my mum"».[↗](../../dedication/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church) A ceremony to give a building, such as a church, or a person to God or to a holy purpose: «the dedication of the new church», «a baby dedication».[↗](../../dedication/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The act of naming something in honour of someone: «the dedication of a bench to Grandad».[↗](../../dedication/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The coach praised the team's dedication.[↗](../../dedication/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes dedication to learn the violin.[↗](../../dedication/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dedication in the book said "For Rosie, who loves stories."[↗](../../dedication/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bishop led the dedication of the new church.[↗](../../dedication/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · At the baby dedication, the parents promised to raise their son in the faith.[↗](../../dedication/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The radio played a song dedication for Grandma's birthday.[↗](../../dedication/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a short dedication when the bench was named after Mrs Kelly.[↗](../../dedication/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Nurses show great dedication to their patients.[↗](../../dedication/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This was the dedication-offering of the altar, after that it was anointed.[↗](../../dedication/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.7.88, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said unto Moses: 'They shall present their offering each prince on his day, for the dedication of the altar.'[↗](../../dedication/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.7.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the princes brought the dedication-offering of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes brought their offering before the altar.[↗](../../dedication/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.7.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House; of David.[↗](../../dedication/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.30.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And on the eighth day they held a solemn assembly; for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.[↗](../../dedication/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.7.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.[↗](../../dedication/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.6.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dedication/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **deduce** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To work out a conclusion by thinking carefully from clues or facts.[↗](../../deduce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and is so-called because Astrologers deduce from it the judgment of the Stars, and of the celestial signs, and the perfections of their science, according to the rules of their resolutions.[↗](../../deduce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../deduce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Thirtieth Path is the Collecting Intelligence, and is so called because Astrologers deduce from it the judgment of the Stars, and of the celestial signs, and the perfections of their science, according to the rules of their revolutions.[↗](../../deduce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../deduce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **deduct** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To take away an amount from a total, such as money or points.[↗](../../deduct/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Deduct 15 from 50 to find what's left.[↗](../../deduct/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop deducted 10% from the price.[↗](../../deduct/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Points are deducted for late homework.[↗](../../deduct/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tax is deducted from Dad's pay.[↗](../../deduct/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The team had three points deducted.[↗](../../deduct/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After deducting the cost of the ticket, she had 6 dollars left.[↗](../../deduct/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **deduction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An amount taken away from a total (a deduction from your pay).[↗](../../deduction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Working something out by reasoning from facts you know (Sherlock Holmes's deductions).[↗](../../deduction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A conclusion you reach that way.[↗](../../deduction/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the deduction of tax, he got 300 pounds.[↗](../../deduction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective made a clever deduction from the muddy boots.[↗](../../deduction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · By deduction, the missing number must be 7.[↗](../../deduction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There's a 5-point deduction for every mistake.[↗](../../deduction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Good scientists use deduction and evidence.[↗](../../deduction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Your deduction was correct\![↗](../../deduction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **deed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something that someone does on purpose, especially something very good or very bad: «a good deed», «evil deeds».[↗](../../deed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A legal document, often for owning a house or land: «the deeds to the house».[↗](../../deed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US, verb, formal) To give property to someone by a legal document.[↗](../../deed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Helping the lost child was a good deed.[↗](../../deed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight was famous for his brave deeds.[↗](../../deed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I've done my good deed for the day.[↗](../../deed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad keeps the deeds to the house in a safe.[↗](../../deed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The villain's evil deeds were finally discovered.[↗](../../deed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be kind in word and deed.[↗](../../deed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (US formal) He deeded the farm to his daughter.[↗](../../deed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The memory of a good deed lives.[↗](../../deed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But in very deed, as I live — and all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD — (Torah NUM.14.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Joseph said unto them: 'What deed is this that ye have done? know ye not that such a man as I will indeed divine?'[↗](../../deed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.44.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · But in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth.[↗](../../deed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.9.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · But the thunder of His mighty deeds who can understand?[↗](../../deed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.26.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him.[↗](../../deed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.6.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · I will make mention of the deeds of the LORD; yea, I will remember Thy wonders of old.[↗](../../deed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.77.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **deem** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To consider or judge something in a particular way (The water was deemed safe).[↗](../../deem/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To decide officially that something counts as something.[↗](../../deem/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bridge was deemed unsafe and closed.[↗](../../deem/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Do whatever you deem best.[↗](../../deem/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher deemed the answer correct.[↗](../../deem/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Any late entries will be deemed invalid.[↗](../../deem/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The game was deemed too violent for children.[↗](../../deem/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was deemed a draw.[↗](../../deem/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But afterwards, finding her words were true, they wondered at her knowledge and deemed her to be the wisest of birds.[↗](../../deem/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · These sought their register, that is, the genealogy, but it was not found; therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.[↗](../../deem/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.2.62, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deem/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **deep** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Deep means going far down from the top.[↗](../../deep/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A deep pool has a lot of water.[↗](../../deep/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Deep also tells how far down: 2 meters deep.[↗](../../deep/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A deep sound is low.[↗](../../deep/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A deep colour is dark and strong.[↗](../../deep/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A deep sleep is hard to wake from; deep feelings are strong.[↗](../../deep/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Deep can also mean very wise or thorough, showing a great deal of knowledge and understanding.[↗](../../deep/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The pool is 2 meters deep.[↗](../../deep/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The hole is 30 cm deep.[↗](../../deep/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Which lake is deeper?[↗](../../deep/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide and 3 cm deep.[↗](../../deep/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not swim in the deep end alone.[↗](../../deep/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Take a deep breath.[↗](../../deep/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The giant had a deep voice.[↗](../../deep/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Some fish live in the deep sea.[↗](../../deep/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I have deep knowledge and wit.[↗](../../deep/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The deeps cover them — they went down into the depths like a stone.[↗](../../deep/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · the fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained.[↗](../../deep/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.8.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Now the earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.[↗](../../deep/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Canst thou find out the deep things of God?[↗](../../deep/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.11.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Or hast thou walked in the recesses of the deep?[↗](../../deep/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.38.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Praise the LORD from the earth, ye sea-monsters, and all deeps; (Writings PSA.148.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deep/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **deepening** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Deepening means becoming or making something deeper, so it goes further down.[↗](../../deepening/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Deepening means becoming stronger, more serious or more intense, like a feeling, a problem or a colour.[↗](../../deepening/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A deepening sound or voice becomes lower.[↗](../../deepening/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The river is deepening its channel every year.[↗](../../deepening/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a deepening mystery about the missing key.[↗](../../deepening/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Their deepening friendship lasted for years.[↗](../../deepening/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sky turned a deepening blue at sunset.[↗](../../deepening/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · News reports spoke of a deepening crisis.[↗](../../deepening/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The workers were deepening the harbour for bigger ships.[↗](../../deepening/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **deeply** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very much; strongly, as in feelings.[↗](../../deeply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Far down or far in.[↗](../../deeply/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Fully and slowly, as in breathing or sleeping.[↗](../../deeply/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Thinking hard and carefully about something.[↗](../../deeply/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Breathe deeply and count to ten.[↗](../../deeply/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was deeply sorry for what she said.[↗](../../deeply/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby slept deeply all night.[↗](../../deeply/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The tree's roots go deeply into the ground.[↗](../../deeply/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He thought deeply about the hard question.[↗](../../deeply/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We were deeply moved by the story.[↗](../../deeply/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dig deeply to plant the bush.[↗](../../deeply/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The old man loved his garden deeply.[↗](../../deeply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Pinocchio did not answer, but sighed deeply once--twice--a third time.[↗](../../deeply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn ye unto Him against whom ye have deeply rebelled, O children of Israel.[↗](../../deeply/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.31.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deeply/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · When their carouse is over, they take to harlotry; her rulers deeply love dishonour.[↗](../../deeply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.4.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deeply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their iniquity, He will punish their sins.[↗](../../deeply/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.9.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../deeply/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **deepness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* How deep something is, or its depth.[↗](../../deepness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Depth \[note 15: עוֹמֶק ʽomeq ‘depth’ here is based on the metaphor of עֲמֻקָּה ʽamuqqah ‘deepness’ as a symbol of divine mystery, as found in Biblical poetry, ex.[↗](../../deepness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") \[Job 11:8\], \[Psalms 64:7\], \[Ecclesiastes 7:24\].[↗](../../deepness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../deepness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **deer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A deer is a wild animal with long thin legs and brown fur that eats plants and runs fast.[↗](../../deer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Male deer (stags or bucks) often have antlers, which fall off and grow back each year.[↗](../../deer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We saw a deer at the edge of the woods.[↗](../../deer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A herd of deer was grazing in the field.[↗](../../deer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The stag has big antlers.[↗](../../deer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A baby deer is called a fawn.[↗](../../deer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Two deer ran across the road.[↗](../../deer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Reindeer are a kind of deer.[↗](../../deer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Deer eat grass, leaves and acorns.[↗](../../deer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for deer when driving at night.[↗](../../deer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Another's stray shot had killed the deer.[↗](../../deer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **deerskin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The skin of a deer, especially when made into soft leather for clothes, shoes or bags.[↗](../../deerskin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The moccasins were made of soft deerskin.[↗](../../deerskin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Stone Age people sewed clothes from deerskin.[↗](../../deerskin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tegumai wrapped himself in a deerskin.[↗](../../deerskin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Deerskin gloves are very soft and warm.[↗](../../deerskin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The drum was covered with a deerskin.[↗](../../deerskin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The hunter dried the deerskin in the sun.[↗](../../deerskin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He wears a deerskin jacket, with bright colored beads sewed tightly on it.[↗](../../deerskin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **defamation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (law) Defamation is saying or writing something untrue about a person that damages their good name.[↗](../../defamation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Defamation in writing is called libel; spoken defamation is called slander.[↗](../../defamation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The actor sued the newspaper for defamation.[↗](../../defamation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Spreading lies online about someone can be defamation.[↗](../../defamation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge said the article was defamation because it was not true.[↗](../../defamation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A defamation case can cost a lot of money.[↗](../../defamation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It isn't defamation if what you say is true and fair.[↗](../../defamation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Calling someone a thief without proof could be defamation of character.[↗](../../defamation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **default** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (computing) The setting or choice that a computer, phone or game uses unless you change it: «the default font».[↗](../../default/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* What happens or is chosen automatically when nobody decides otherwise: «by default».[↗](../../default/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money, law) Failure to pay back money you owe, or failure to do what you promised: «default on a loan».[↗](../../default/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport, law) «by default» or «win by default» — to win because the other side did not turn up or could not play.[↗](../../default/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (verb) To fail to pay a debt or do a duty; or for a computer to go back to a setting.[↗](../../default/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* In default of something means in the absence of it, because there is none.[↗](../../default/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The default language on the tablet is English.[↗](../../default/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Change the default password to keep your account safe.[↗](../../default/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We won the match by default because the other team didn't turn up.[↗](../../default/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If you don't choose a colour, the game picks blue by default.[↗](../../default/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The company defaulted on its loan and the bank took the building.[↗](../../default/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The printer always defaults to black and white.[↗](../../default/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My default lunch is a cheese sandwich.[↗](../../default/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · When nobody volunteered, Sam became the leader by default.[↗](../../default/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 12) which, in default of other parallels, may be worth comparing with that part of this Skazka which refers to the blind man and the cripple in the forest.[↗](../../default/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **defeasible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, law, logic) Defeasible means able to be cancelled or overturned, for example a right, a contract or a conclusion that may be undone by new facts.[↗](../../defeasible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Tweety is a bird, so Tweety flies» is a defeasible conclusion.[↗](../../defeasible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge said the agreement was defeasible.[↗](../../defeasible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Most everyday reasoning is defeasible: new facts can change our minds.[↗](../../defeasible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The family's right to the land was defeasible if they stopped farming it.[↗](../../defeasible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A scientist's theory is defeasible if a better experiment shows it wrong.[↗](../../defeasible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule is defeasible: there are exceptions.[↗](../../defeasible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") 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