perfection
71perfection, principle of — The principle associated with Leibniz and parodied by Voltaire in Candide, that this is the best of all possible worlds. For God to have failed to create the best possible world would imply a fault. See also panglossian ; plenitude, principle of …
72Perfection delivery — Приёмное устройство с переворачиванием листа …
73perfection, absolute — see greatness, maximal …
74perfection of appeal — The completion of compliance with all of the steps outlined by statute for obtaining a review of a judgment or decree. 4 Am J2d A & E § 295 …
75perfection of entry — The performance by an entryman upon public lands of the conditions requisite to perfect his entry and obtain the right to a patent. 42 Am J1st Pub L § 23 …
76perfection of reason — An encomium given the common law. 1 Bl Comm 70 …
77perfection loop knot — noun : a knot used by anglers to tie a fixed loop in a leader or spinning line …
78Christian perfection — Christian perfection, also known as perfect love; heart purity; the baptism of the Holy Spirit; the fullness of the blessing; Christian holiness; the second blessing; and entire sanctification, is a Christian doctrine which holds that the heart… …
79Religious Perfection — Christian and Religious Perfection † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian and Religious Perfection A thing is perfect in which nothing is wanting of its nature, purpose, or end. It may be perfect in nature, yet imperfect inasmuch as it… …
80Christian and Religious Perfection — Christian and Religious Perfection † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christian and Religious Perfection A thing is perfect in which nothing is wanting of its nature, purpose, or end. It may be perfect in nature, yet imperfect inasmuch as it… …