What Is the Denotation of a Word

question 145

Multiple Choice

What is the denotation of a word

• A) a complex interaction between the word's phonology and syntax 
• B) its dictionary definition 
• C) its emotional overtones and secondary implications 
• D) the separate sounds that make up the word

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Definitions:

Clergy Malpractice

Involves legal claims against clergy members for improper conduct or failure to adhere to professional standards, potentially harming others.

Intentional Acts

Actions undertaken with a specific goal or purpose in mind, as opposed to accidents or unintentional outcomes.

Agency by Ratification

This occurs when a principal approves and accepts the actions of someone who acted without authority, thereby giving those actions legitimacy and creating an agency relationship retrospectively.

Doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by an organization, especially a religious or political one.