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substitution [‚səb·stə′tü·shən] (psychology) A defense mechanism whereby an unattainable or unacceptable goal, emotion, or object is replaced by one that is more attainable or acceptable. Substitution Arsinoë put her own son in place of Orestes; her son was killed and Orestes was saved. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 32] robber freed in Christ’s stead. [N.T.: Matthew 27:15–18; Swed. Lit.: Barabbas] young beggar takes to throne in prince’s stead. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] kingling becomes urchin in clothing exchange. [Am. Lit.: The Prince and the Pauper] after Marcus’s death, replaces him in his family. [Am. Lit.: The Human Comedy] thinking herself barren, Sarah offers slave to Abraham. [O.T.: Genesis 16:1–4] deceptively substituted for Rachel in Jacob’s bed. [O.T.: Genesis 29:22–25] surrogate sufferer for delinquent prince. [Eur. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 942] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The administration of mutton instead of medicine, the substitution of Tea for Joe, and the baker for bacon, were among the mildest of my own mistakes. This led Pollyanna into a renewed pleading for the substitution of Dr. The courts must declare the sense of the law; and if they should be disposed to exercise WILL instead of JUDGMENT, the consequence would equally be the substitution of their pleasure to that of the legislative body. |
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