Submission (Noun)
Meaning 1
(law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer's submission that the defendant was not at the scene of the crime was met with skepticism by the prosecution.
- The judge asked the lawyer to clarify her submission regarding the relevance of the new evidence.
- The lawyer's submission that the contract was invalid due to lack of consideration was accepted by the court.
- The prosecution's submission that the defendant had a clear motive for the crime was a key part of their case.
- The lawyer's submission that the witness was unreliable was rejected by the jury.
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Meaning 2
The feeling of patient, submissive humbleness.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 3
An agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The union and management agreed to arbitration and would abide by the submission to resolve their labor dispute.
- The parties signed a submission agreement, waiving their right to a trial and allowing the arbiter to make a binding decision.
- After months of negotiation, the disputing companies reached a submission, agreeing to let a neutral third-party resolve the matter.
- As part of the submission, both sides agreed to keep the arbitration proceedings confidential.
- The submission stated that the arbiter's decision would be final and binding, with no opportunity for appeal.
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Meaning 4
The act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The country's submission to the invading army was a bitter pill to swallow for its citizens.
- Her submission to her husband's demands was seen as a sign of weakness by her friends.
- The company's submission to the regulatory body's requirements was a necessary step to avoid fines.
- The athlete's submission to her coach's training methods paid off when she won the championship.
- The artist's submission to the gallery's curator was rejected due to lack of originality.
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Meaning 5
The condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else; "the union was brought into submission"; "his submission to the will of God".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's submission to the government's regulations was a major factor in its success.
- Her submission to her husband's authority was seen as a sign of respect in their culture.
- The prisoner's submission to the warden's rules was a condition of his parole.
- The team's submission to the coach's training methods led to their victory in the championship.
- The monk's submission to a life of poverty and obedience was a demonstration of his devotion to his faith.
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Meaning 6
Something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); "several of his submissions were rejected by publishers"; "what was the date of submission of your proposal?".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Several of his submissions were rejected by publishers before one finally agreed to print his novel.
- The architecture firm's stunning submissions for the city's new skyline project impressed the judges.
- The students were given two weeks to review and critique each other's submissions before the final project was due.
- The organizing committee received a surprising number of submissions for the art competition, including several from professional photographers.
- The deadline for submission of the bids was yesterday, but an extension has been given for interested participants who needed more time to work out the proposals' kinks.
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Meaning 7
A legal document summarizing an agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.