Translations for contradistinction in the English»French Dictionary

contradistinction [Brit kɒntrədɪˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n, Am ˌkɑntrədəˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] N form

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contradistinction

in contradistinction to

en contraste avec

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Unenforceable is usually used in contradistinction to void (or "void ab initio") and voidable. en.wikipedia.org

This is why the terms are usually used in contradistinction in shop-floor practice, even though, strictly speaking, grinding is a subset of cutting. en.wikipedia.org

However, the canal was then operating as a wide canal in contradistinction to some northern narrowboat canals, so that the troughs had to be substantially larger and stronger than elsewhere. en.wikipedia.org

When the structures outside the joint are affected, the term false ankylosis has been used in contradistinction to true ankylosis, in which the disease is within the joint. en.wikipedia.org

This is in contradistinction to electroplating, in which the electrodeposit's adhesion to the mandrel is of utmost concern. en.wikipedia.org

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