Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Lack of power: impotence.
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Examples
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In analogy with the genetic code, non-power integer-number representations are also surjective mappings between sets of different cardinality and, as such, also redundant.
The Weasel Thread 2009
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Reality: I came up with an extra thousand dollars, accepted a color I didn't want and just barely escaped a lifelong affliction of carpal tunnel from hand-cranking non-power windows.
Jeep Incapable Of Selling To Man With $24,000 In Cash - The Consumerist 2009
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It's certainly interesting that the "non-power" games are all Japanese (and more specifically all Nintendo) and I do agree that the rest do subscribe to this model, but I'm now wondering if that was a bad example on my part as it more accurately reflects the preferences of the purchasing public rather than the variety of games that are actually being developed.
Kicking The Dog SVGL 2009
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In this country, if you talk about racism it flows from power to non-power.
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That's what's being demonstrated in West Virginia today -- and also in North Dakota, Norway and Algeria, in non-power settings.
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Terry-Really, it's fine if NC's opt to accept the level of their existing non-power.
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I am going to use the non-power chair for awhile to see if I can keep the power chair parked in the corner.
Donna Joseph: It Isn't Easy Being Green: Getting Ready for No Impact Week 2009
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We know now: The committee that put this year's tournament together deemed a mere six non-power conference teams worthy of at-large bids.
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That's where the non-power steering really came into play, you'd have to hold on so tight to keep from going into other folks 'lanes.
The Yellow Wonder 2009
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The NRC also provides inspection oversight at all qualified non-power generating nuclear facilities.
Protectionism (vis-a-vis Commulism) and the Proposed "Obama ECONALISM (ECONomic SurvivALISM) Plan" 2009
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