Entailment
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Entailment ( noun )
- A situation in which something is logically necessary as a result of something else.
- The fact of including or involving something as a necessary or inevitable part.
- A thing that must be included or implied as a result of something else.
Origin:
Late middle english (as an adjective in the sense "involved, implied, or necessary"): from old french entailler, from tailler "cut" (in the sense "cut up, divide"). the current sense dates from the mid 17th century.
Examples:
- The entailment of her responsibilities as CEO of the company was demanding.
- The entailment of the new tax law has caused confusion among citizens.
- The entailment of the latest software update includes improved security measures.
- The entailment of purchasing a home includes paying property taxes.
- The entailment of the treaty includes provisions for protecting the environment.
(As a verb)
Entailment ( verb )
- A situation in which something is logically necessary as a result of something else.
- The fact of including or involving something as a necessary or inevitable part.
- A thing that must be included or implied as a result of something else.
Origin:
Late middle english (as an adjective in the sense "involved, implied, or necessary"): from old french entailler, from tailler "cut" (in the sense "cut up, divide"). the current sense dates from the mid 17th century.
Examples:
- The entailment of her responsibilities as CEO of the company was demanding.
- The entailment of the new tax law has caused confusion among citizens.
- The entailment of the latest software update includes improved security measures.
- The entailment of purchasing a home includes paying property taxes.
- The entailment of the treaty includes provisions for protecting the environment.