Word: tacit
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...which have placed Cornell in the front rank of American colleges and which are still held by the guardians of her welfare. Though the far-sighted philanthropist lives only in memory, his co-worker has heard the experiment declared successful by the fair-minded and the result given a tacit endorsement even by those whose early attacks were most virulent...
...every candidate for the crew, no matter how strong he may be, to observe strictly all the rules of training. By doing otherwise he acts unjustly, not only towards his fellow candidates, but also towards his class at large, who are supporting him in his position with the tacit understanding that he is doing his best for their interests...
...dreadful story is going the rounds of the press that there is a tacit covenant among the ladies of the Harvard annex not to marry during their residence in Cambridge. Our only solace is that the covenant is merely a tacit...
...scholarship, no athletic men, no pride in class, or individual reputation. The only praise that was given was that in theatricals, singing, and general good fellowship it was above the average. This feeling in the University was perceived by '82, and its injustice was resented. A determination and tacit agreement to show themselves in their true light consciously or unconsciously influenced '82 from the beginning of its Junior year. The fruits of this determination have been gradual, but not the less apparent. During the last week they have appeared in their maturity. We do not believe in glorification...
...conservative members to stop their opposition? Mr. Maude has listened to the long debates as well as "J. N. M.," and knows that but for that "slight" change, the amendment would never have been adopted. And why did that slight change pacify all opposition? Because it left the tacit understanding - to which some of the officers gave even loud expression - that the "slight" change will have the practical effect of shutting out Liberal Christians. Does any sane man suppose that, before signing the constitution, a new member would search out with a pair of magnifying glasses its "fair" meaning...