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Bare_Truth wrote:One of the above posts used the word "sanctioned" in reference to nudity. That is one word that needs to be abandoned or strictly overhauled. The word sanctioned can have the meaning of "approved" or "suppressed" We simply do not need words that have totally opposite meanings. ...
Jim wrote:Bare_Truth wrote:One of the above posts used the word "sanctioned" in reference to nudity. That is one word that needs to be abandoned or strictly overhauled. The word sanctioned can have the meaning of "approved" or "suppressed" We simply do not need words that have totally opposite meanings. ...
I had the same reaction when I read that post. When you have to stop and try to figure out what of two opposite meanings were intended, a different word would be better.
...but don't leave the levity aside too long, please. I wouldn't sanction that!Ramblinman wrote:All levity aside, if you visit Haulover Beach, undress completely and wait for law enforcement to pass by, you will find out which of the two definitions of sanction was intended.
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