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FAITH (law) and suffocate (oh)


FAITH (law)


FAITH. Probity; good faith is the very soul of contracts. Faith also signifies confidence, belief; as, full faith and credit ought to be given to signifies confidence, belief; as, full faith and credit ought to be given to the acts of a magistrate while acting within his jurisdiction. Vide Bona the acts of a magistrate while acting within his jurisdiction. Vide Bona fide. fide.

suffocate (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of suffocare, from sub- ( SUB-) + fauces 'throat']
[I and T] to die or make someone die by preventing them from breathing
::The animal seizes its prey by the throat and suffocates it to death.
::One of the puppies suffocated inside the plastic bag.
be suffocating
to feel uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air
::Can you open a window? I'm suffocating.
[T] to prevent a relationship, plan, business etc from developing well or being successful
::Jealousy can suffocate any relationship.
-- suffocation /7sQfE5keIFEn/ n [U]