Word: elicit
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Civil Service Commission, in issuing its first rule in 1884, recognized the right of every government employee to freedom of thought by stating, "no question . . . shall be framed as to elicit information concerning the political or religious opinions of any applicant...
Thirdly, "314" is planned as a unifying force within the College. It will document each senior's career, and further, it hopes to serve as a review and evaluation of each year for every undergraduate. By so doing it seeks to elicit undergraduate support and interest as a secondary effect and thus again add to the strength of its staff...
...practice what the bill preaches," Shaw said. "No division of the University employs a quota system. We make no inquiries on our entrance application blanks intended to elicit information which could be used to unfairly discriminate against a candidate for admission...
...charge that the Pact is another dart thrown into Russia's side which may elicit a similar diplomatic maneuver behind the Iron Curtain is unfortunately valid. But the value of the Pact in removing small nations' fears for survival among powerful neighbors compensates for this difficulty...
...permission to come to our Catholic liturgy and Holy Communion. My heart stood still for a moment. By questioning them, I found out that all of them believe in the Real Presence,† that nearly all of them were used to confessing their sins, and all knew how to elicit perfect contrition. All had been baptized . . . by believing Lutheran ministers...