Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Abstract art — Kazimir Malevich, Black Square, c. 1913 Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.[1] Western art had been, from the… … Wikipedia
Taking — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Taking >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 taking taking &c. >V. Sgm: N 1 reception reception &c.(taking in) 296 Sgm: N 1 deglutition deglutition &c.(taking food) 298 Sgm: N 1 appropriation appropriation prehension … English dictionary for students
Abstract Wiener space — An abstract Wiener space is a mathematical object in measure theory, used to construct a decent (strictly positive and locally finite) measure on an infinite dimensional vector space. It is named after the American mathematician Norbert Wiener.… … Wikipedia
Abstract simplicial complex — In mathematics, an abstract simplicial complex is a purely combinatorial description of the geometric notion of a simplicial complex, consisting of a family of finite sets closed under the operation of taking subsets. In the context of matroids… … Wikipedia
Abstract variety — In mathematics, in the field of algebraic geometry, the idea of abstract variety is to define a concept of algebraic variety in an intrinsic way. This followed the trend in the definition of manifold independent of any ambient space (Hassler… … Wikipedia
Regulatory taking — refers to a situation in which a government regulates a property to such a degree that the regulation effectively amounts to an exercise of the government s eminent domain power without actually divesting the property s owner of title to the… … Wikipedia
Michael Richard — For other people named Michael Richard, see Michael Richard (disambiguation). Michael Richard (1948 – August 28, 2006) was a professional rock musician and amateur photographer. In 2002, surgery to remove a malignant tumor behind his right eye… … Wikipedia
Platonism — Platonist, n., adj. /playt n iz euhm/, n. 1. the philosophy or doctrines of Plato or his followers. 2. a Platonic doctrine or saying. 3. the belief that physical objects are impermanent representations of unchanging Ideas, and that the Ideas… … Universalium
ANSI/VITA 40-2003 — Abstract: This human factors engineering standard defines the colors, behaviors, placement, and labeling of status indicators for boards, field replaceable units, and enclosures in the computer industry. It is generally applicable to all types of … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
