Temporization

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of temporizing. countable, uncountable

    "Importantly for thinking about the Talmud, this means chronological time and temporization can never mutually coincide, a conclusion that in turn leads us to better discern Canpanton's vision of the Talmud."

  2. 2
    The application of a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed. countable, uncountable

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hesitationlaxnessmugwumpprocrastinationslownessstall

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"Importantly for thinking about the Talmud, this means chronological time and temporization can never mutually coincide, a conclusion that in turn leads us to better discern Canpanton's vision of the Talmud."

Etymology

Compare French temporisation.

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