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Constat vs Steady - What's the difference?

constat | steady |

As adjectives the difference between constat and steady

is that constat is (legal|religion|science) it is clearly evident; it is certain, without a doubt while steady is firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

As nouns the difference between constat and steady

is that constat is (legal) a certificate for a court discharge while steady is (informal) a regular customer.

As a verb steady is

to stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

constat

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (legal, religion, science) It is clearly evident; It is certain, without a doubt.
  • Antonyms

    * non constat

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) A certificate for a court discharge.
  • (legal) An exemplification under seal.
  • References

    * * Constat [and Non Constat]'', in in ''A New Law Dictionary and Glossary by Alexander Mansfield Burrill. Reprint. Originally published: New York : J.S. Voorhies, 1850.[http://books.google.com/books?id=DeQYXYMBtwgC&pg=PA110&lpg=PA110&dq=atpatruus&source=web&ots=CS4in-556J&sig=rR7Y8zx6YSZjwzjWoQ9ShcYT7Qc
  • PPA268,M1]
  • Anagrams

    * ----

    steady

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (er)
  • Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
  • :
  • *Sir (Philip Sidney) (1554-1586)
  • *:Their feet steady , their hands diligent, their eyes watchful, and their hearts resolute.
  • *
  • *:But then I had the flintlock by me for protection. ΒΆ There were giants in the days when that gun was made; for surely no modern mortal could have held that mass of metal steady to his shoulder. The linen-press and a chest on the top of it formed, however, a very good gun-carriage; and, thus mounted, aim could be taken out of the window,.
  • *
  • *:Captain Edward Carlisle, soldier as he was, martinet as he was, felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze, her alluring smile?; he could not tell what this prisoner might do.
  • Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
  • :
  • Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.
  • :
  • Regular and even.
  • :
  • Slow.
  • Antonyms

    * unsteady

    Derived terms

    * go steady * going steady * * rock-steady * steadily * steadiness * steady as she goes * steady on * steady state

    Verb

  • To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.
  • Noun

    (steadies)
  • (informal) A regular customer.
  • * 2013 , Sheila Foster, Soho Whore
  • Some of my steadies wanted me to go out with them on a date. Occasionally I let one of them take me to a film or out for a meal.

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