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flaw1 Law an invalidating fault or defect in a document or proceeding flaw2 a. a sudden short gust of wind; squall b. a spell of bad, esp windy, weather flaw [flȯ] (materials) A discontinuity in a material beyond acceptable established limits. (meteorology) An English nautical term for a sudden gust or squall of wind. (mineralogy) A faulty part of a gemstone, such as a crack, visible imperfect crystallization, or internal twinning or cleavage. (oceanography) The seaward edge of fast ice. A shore lead just outside fast ice. 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 Witnesses proved, without error or flaw, That the sty was deserted when found: And the Judge kept explaining the state of the law In a soft under-current of sound. By dint of an ingenious counsel, and a legal flaw, he escaped; but only to undergo a worse punishment; for, some years afterwards, his house was broken open in the night by robbers, tempted by the rumours of his great wealth, and he was found murdered in his bed. If you do not now point out a flaw in my definition, you are disqualified later on from advancing metaphysical arguments. |
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