absence of agreement
collocation in Englishmeaningsofabsenceandagreement
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absence
noun
uk/ˈæb.səns/us/ˈæb.səns/
the fact of not being where you are usually expected ...
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agreement
noun
uk/əˈɡriː.mənt/us/əˈɡriː.mənt/
the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or ...
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(Definition ofabsenceandagreementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In that position they require a singular mass or plural noun, and, hence, show the sameabsenceofagreementas the quantifying wat.
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Theabsenceofagreement, therefore, means that no spending is permitted.
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In theabsenceofagreementclitics, pro is no longer licensed, and a relevant resumptive structure cannot be derived.
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Note that what the two constructions share is the obligatoryabsenceofagreement.
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A perceivedabsenceofagreementamong experts on a received doctrine is often reason enough for ordinary speakers to be dubious about the reliability of the experts.
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In theabsenceofagreementbetween the parties concerned, a statutory local inquiry has been held.
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In theabsenceofagreementon the central question of tonnage it was impossible to settle these matters.
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One has then the first statement necessary in theabsenceofagreement.
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The amount to be paid in any particular case would, in theabsenceofagreement, fall to be determined by the tribunal.
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As to the amount, that is to be settled by a tribunal in theabsenceofagreement.
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The practical implications of theabsenceofagreementon any new rule of law are under urgent consideration.
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Unless they do so, revocation action will have to be taken in theabsenceofagreementor dialogue.
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It should have powers, in theabsenceofagreement, to ensure that there is such an arrangement which could be open to later amendment.
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In theabsenceofagreement, the 1959 arrangements envisage only reimposition of the duty on frozen fish fillets.
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In theabsenceofagreementon how the modifications are to be carried out, the matter shall be determined by arbitration.
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These are quality of service, the time for carrying out that service and, in theabsenceofagreement, the price to be charged.
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We are providing legislation in order to encourage agreement, or, in theabsenceofagreement, to discourage continuous night work.
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A purchaser, who considers that the builder has not complied with the standards certified, can, in theabsenceofagreement, submit the issue to arbitration.
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