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Definition of Appoint
Ap`point´ Pronunciation: ăp`point´ | v. t. | 1. | To fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out. | | 2. | To fix by a decree, order, command, resolve, decision, or mutual agreement; to constitute; to ordain; to prescribe; to fix the time and place of. | | 3. | To assign, designate, or set apart by authority. | | 4. | To furnish in all points; to provide with everything necessary by way of equipment; to equip; to fit out. | | 5. | To point at by way, or for the purpose, of censure or commendation; to arraign. | | 6. | (Law) To direct, designate, or limit; to make or direct a new disposition of, by virtue of a power contained in a conveyance; - said of an estate already conveyed. | | v. i. | 1. | To ordain; to determine; to arrange. |
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