noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ correct , right , true , valid
▪ erroneous , false , wrong
▪ plausible , possible , reasonable
▪ straightforward
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The film lends itself to a fairly straightforward ~.
▪ simplistic
▪ literal , narrow , strict
▪ broad , free , generous , liberal , loose , wide
▪ subjective
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The meaning of the incident is open to subjective ~.
▪ alternative , competing , conflicting , different , diverse , multiple
▪ artistic
▪ historical , textual , theological
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feminist historical ~s of marriage customs
▪ Biblical , scriptural ( esp. AmE )
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His writings reflect his conservative views on Biblical ~.
▪ constitutional ( esp. AmE ), judicial , statutory
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In any system of law, there is an inevitable element of judicial ~.
VERB + INTERPRETATION
▪ give sth , make , offer
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In practice, this law is often given a wide ~ by the police.
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Scientists made an ~ based on the data available.
▪ be open to
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The wording of this section of the contract is open to ~.
▪ favour/favor , support
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Most modern historians support this ~.
▪ challenge , refute , reject
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She challenges many orthodox ~s of religious texts.
▪ defy , preclude , resist
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His work defies simplistic ~.
PHRASES
▪ put an ~ on sth
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It is possible to put an entirely different ~ on her comments.