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A.b.

noun, phrase

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Able-bodied seaman.
  2. 2
    Initialism of able seaman or able-bodied seaman. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  3. 3
    Initialism of artium baccalaureus (“Bachelor of Arts”). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  4. 4
    Initialism of assembly bill. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "Assuming that A.B. 2098 is ambiguous, the state said, Shubb should adopt a "narrower construction" that avoids constitutional issues by requiring that misinformation include three elements: It is "false" (however that might be determined), it contradicts the "contemporary scientific consensus" (however that might be defined), and it is "contrary to the standard of care" (a concept that the law seems to redefine)."

  5. 5
    A blank for a person's name, perhaps followed by C.D., etc. for others. dated

    "I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Her heirs and successors according to law. So help me God!"

Phrase
  1. 1
    Initialism of as before. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Etymology

Abbreviation of able-bodied seaman.

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