ascription

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Definition of ascription

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noun

(uncountable, usually)The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.

“And was thy breath A pure and sweet ascription to His praise?”
“Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason, however, to doubt the ascription of harlotry.”

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noun

(uncountable, usually)The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.

“And was thy breath A pure and sweet ascription to His praise?”
“Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason, however, to doubt the ascription of harlotry.”
(uncountable, usually)The stratification of people according to inborn characteristics (such as race or sex) outside of their control.

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