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The state of being one; oneness. |
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Concord; harmony; conjunction; agreement; uniformity; as, a
unity of proofs; unity of doctrine. |
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Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or
magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in
calculation; thus, in a table of natural sines, the radius of the
circle is regarded as unity. |
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In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a
uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved;
conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the
due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the
leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition. |
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Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a
kind of symmetry of style and character. |
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The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in
joint tenancy. |