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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of balance form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of balance form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The constellation and zodiacal sign Libra.

   "‘Lead me to the Sign of the Balances.’"

Synonyms

All synonyms

libra

Example

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"America has an elaborate system of constitutional checks and balances."

Etymology

Calque of Latin Libra.

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