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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
AWARD', v.t. [See Guard and Regard.]
AWARD', v.i. To judge; to determine; to make an award.
AWARD', n.
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion,
after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the
arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.
To review To determine; to make an
award.
A judgment, sentence, or final decision.
Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case
submitted.
"Impatient for the award." Cowper.
An award had been given against. The paper containing the decision of
arbitrators; that which is warded.
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