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I. noun see: diction Date: before 12th century an outward sign or expression , 2. symbol , emblem , an instance of a linguistic expression, a distinguishing feature ; characteristic , 4. souvenir , keepsake , a small part representing the whole ; indication , something given or shown as a guarantee (as of authority, right, or identity), 5. a piece resembling a coin issued as money by some person or body other than a de jure government, a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms, a member of a group (as a minority) that is included within a larger group through ~ism, see: sign II. adjective Date: 1915 done or given as a ~ especially in partial fulfillment of an obligation or engagement , 2. representing no more than a symbolic effort ; minimal , perfunctory , serving or intended to show absence of discrimination