I . n.
1.
Situation, state, case, plight, predicament, circumstances.
2.
Rank ( of life ), estate, grade, class or order of society.
3.
Consideration, provision, proviso, stipulation, arrangement, article of agreement, rule of proceeding.
4.
Prerequisite, necessity, necessary antecedent or attendant, sine qua non .
II . v. a.
Subject to ~s, put under limits, assign terms, ~s, or limits to, limit, restrict, make contingent, put as contingent or dependent, cognize under ~s or limits.