cant

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Also, during a decent period of time, mercantilism became a big factor in economic thinking.

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Quick take

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cant gathered in one view.

noun

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

noun

a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force

noun

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cant.

noun

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

noun

a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force

noun

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"

See also: slang, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular

noun

insincere talk about religion or morals

noun

two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

verb

heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"

Example sentences

Also, during a decent period of time, mercantilism became a big factor in economic thinking.

Something I thought slightly peculiar given that he was supposed to be investing his own, significant funds along with B. Plus, I don't believe that he actually did any measurable work during the time period that would justify it based on what I knew at the time.

You've already made a significant investment into the company, and from their perspective, an ideal/successful squeeze-out is one that deprives you of that ownership interest entirely.