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Distinction
Distinction,the fundamental philosophical abstraction, involves the recognition of two or more things being distinct, i.e. different.Distinction (social), is a social force that places different values on different individuals. (social, class, and style) Distinction (law), is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an armed conflict.For Pierre Bourdieu's book, "Distinction", see La distinction.Distinction - as in passing an exam with an exceptional mark
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distinction
razlikovanje  
 
razlike  
 
razlika  
 
otmjenost  
 
odlika  
 
lučenje  
 
istaknutost  

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distinction
تميز،فرق ،امتياز،برترى ،ترجيح ،رجحان ،تشخيص
روانشناسى : تمايز
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DISTINCTION
DISTINZIONE. CARATTERISTICA. ECCELLENZA. EMINENZA. ORIGINALITÀ. ONORIFICENZA. DECORAZIONE. RICONOSCIMENTO

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distinction
\dis*tinc"tion\ (?), n. [l. distinctio: cf. f. distinction.]
1. a marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [obs.] the distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.
2. the act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. to take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.
3. that which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. the distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.
4. estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.
5. conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. your country's own means of distinction and defense. webster.

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