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ex·er·cise 1 /'ek-sər-ˌsīz/ n1: the discharge of an official function or professional occupation2: the act or an instance of carrying out the terms of an agreement (as an option)exercise 2 vt -cised, -cis·ing1: to make effective in actionexercising power2: to bring to bear3: to implement the terms of (as an option)ex·er·cis·able /ˌek-sər-'sī-zə-bəl, 'ek-sər-ˌsī-/ adj
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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(discharge a function) verb
act, administer, carry into execution, carry on, carry out. conduct, do duty, efficere, engage in, execute, exercere, facere, officiate, perform, practice, pursue, put in motion, put into action, put into effect, put into practice, serve as, translate into action, wage
associated concepts: authority exercised under the United States Constitution, exercise an option, exercise jurisdiction, exercise of judicial discretion
foreign phrases:
- Cut jurisdictio data est, ea quoque concessa esse videntur, sine quibus jurisdictio explicari non potest. — To whomsoever jurisdiction is given, those things also are supposed to be granted, without which the jurisdiction cannot be exercised- Frustra est potentia quae nunquam venit in actum. — A power is a vain one if it is never exercisedII (use) verb apply, avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, draw on, employ, make use of, manipulate, operate, practice, put in action, put in practice, put to use, put to work, turn to account, utilize, wield associated concepts: exercise a right to vote, exercise an option, exercise discretion, exercise dominion, exercise due care, exercise of power III index apply (put in practice), campaign, commission (act), discipline (training), employ (make use of), endeavor, exert, exploit (make use of), labor, officiate, operate, ply, practice (train by repetition), problem, resort, transaction, undertaking (enterprise), wield, work (effort)
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
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To put into action, practice, or force; to make use of something, such as a right or option.
Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
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To put into action, practice, or force; to make use of something, such as a right or option.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
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Exercise — Ex er*cise, n. [F. exercice, L. exercitium, from exercere, exercitum, to drive on, keep, busy, prob. orig., to thrust or drive out of the inclosure; ex out + arcere to shut up, inclose. See {Ark}.] 1. The act of exercising; a setting in action or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Exercise — Ex er*cise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exercised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Exercising}.] 1. To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to; to put in action habitually or constantly; to school or train; to exert repeatedly;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Exercise — Ex er*cise, v. i. To exercise one s self, as under military training; to drill; to take exercise; to use action or exertion; to practice gymnastics; as, to exercise for health or amusement. [1913 Webster] I wear my trusty sword, When I do… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exercise — [n1] work, effort act, action, activity, calisthenics, constitutional*, daily dozen*, discharge, discipline, drill, drilling, examination, exercising, exertion, gym, labor, lesson, movement, occupation, operation, performance, problem, pursuit,… … New thesaurus
exercise — [ek′sər sīz΄] n. [ME & OFr exercice < L exercitium < pp. of exercere, to drive out (farm animals to work), hence drill, exercise < ex , out + arcere, to enclose < IE base * areq , to protect, enclose > Gr arkein] 1. active use or… … English World dictionary
exercise — ► NOUN 1) activity requiring physical effort carried out for the sake of health and fitness. 2) a task set to practise or test a skill. 3) an activity carried out for a specific purpose: a public relations exercise. 4) (exercises) military drills … English terms dictionary
exercise — n practice, drill (see under PRACTICE vb) Analogous words: *action, act, deed: using or use, employment, utilization, application (see corresponding verbs at USE): operation, functioning, behavior (see corresponding verbs at ACT) exercise vb… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
exercise — both as a noun and a verb, is spelt ise, not ize, and has only one c … Modern English usage
exercise — exercisable, adj. /ek seuhr suyz /, n., v., exercised, exercising. n. 1. bodily or mental exertion, esp. for the sake of training or improvement of health: Walking is good exercise. 2. something done or performed as a means of practice or… … Universalium
exercise — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 use of the body to keep healthy ADJECTIVE ▪ good, healthy ▪ hard, heavy, high intensity (esp. AmE), intense, strenuous, vigorous … Collocations dictionary
