单词 | inoperativeness |
释义 | > as lemmasinˈoperativeness inˈoperativeness n. the quality of being inoperative or of failing in its operation. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > inaction > [noun] > failure to operate or function defaulta1398 inoperativeness1880 inoperancy1936 the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > [noun] > unserviceableness unserviceableness1611 inoperativeness1880 unserviceability1884 1880 J. Muirhead Inst. of Gaius & Rules of Ulpian Digest 552 The novation put an end to the old obligation even when the new one was inoperative, unless the inoperativeness was due to the fact that the new debtor was a slave. 1883 Cassel's Fam. Mag. Aug. 543/2 The inoperativeness of the Canal Boats Act. < as lemmas |
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