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US
/ˈsəbstəntɪv/
]
[ UK /səbstˈæntɪv/ ]
[ UK /səbstˈæntɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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being on topic and prompting thought
a meaty discussion -
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
substantive law -
of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
a substantial argument
NOUN
- any word or group of words functioning as a noun
How To Use substantive In A Sentence
- MR. BELL: Well, we have informed the Congress that the part one agreement already rose to the threshold, if you will, of representing a change to the treaty -- what we call a substantive modification -- and therefore, would require congressional approval. Briefing By Robert Bell On Helsinki Agreements
- The substantive points I was making above all remain valid either way. Matthew Yglesias » People Hate Congress, Like Obama
- This is the most substantive passage in a speech which otherwise is tied together by bluster. Times, Sunday Times
- There were several breakout hits, films that commanded both critical kudos and broad audience appeal, assuring substantive box-office numbers.
- Judges are normally appointed as chairmen of those numerous committees which are concerned with reform of substantive law or legal procedure.
- In so far as it was concerned with substantive law, it was mainly concerned with the law of war.
- It is not the intention of the book to critique the theory or substantive findings of the studies. Critical Social Research
- But these considerations cannot be a justification for avoiding substantive political reform. Times, Sunday Times
- Buildings of historic importance can be sold, but new owners cannot make substantive changes to them without serious scrutiny. Times, Sunday Times
- By precedent, the Senate could make such quorum calls dilatory at any time, if no substantive business had intervened since a quorum had been previously established. www): The Volokh Conspiracy
