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Post-legislative referendum
post-legislative referendum was held in Scotland in 1979 to decide whether there was sufficient support among the Scottish electorate for a Scottish Assembly
1979 Scottish devolution referendum
1979_Scottish_devolution_referendum
Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament
The Scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a pre-legislative referendum held in Scotland on 11 September 1997 over whether there was support for the
1997 Scottish devolution referendum
1997_Scottish_devolution_referendum
1979 referendum in Wales
The 1979 Welsh devolution referendum was a post-legislative referendum held on 1 March 1979 (Saint David's Day) to decide whether there was sufficient
1979 Welsh devolution referendum
1979_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
(Scotland and Wales) Act 1997. This was the second referendum held in Wales over the question of devolution: the first referendum was held in 1979 and
1997 Welsh devolution referendum
1997_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Since 1707 Acts of Union to present day
independence. The people of Scotland first got the opportunity to vote in a referendum on proposals for devolution in 1979 and, although a majority of
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Scottish devolution referendum may refer to: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles
Scottish devolution referendum
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Political debate in the UK
to Scottish devolution. The Conservatives opposed devolution in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum and the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum. In
Opposition to devolution in the United Kingdom
Opposition_to_devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
2014 Scottish independence referendum on the question "Should Scotland be an independent country?", 18 September 2014 (no) 1979 Welsh devolution referendum
Referendums in the United Kingdom
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Referendum held in Scotland
pressured by the SNP, Scottish devolution was, for the first time, seriously proposed. In a 1979 referendum for a devolved Scottish Assembly, a narrow majority
2014 Scottish independence referendum
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Political movement for Scotland leaving the UK
referendums on devolution were held in 1979 and in 1997, and a devolved Scottish Parliament was established on 1 July 1999. The pro-independence Scottish National
Scottish_independence
Political event in the United Kingdom
January 1979. On 1 March 1979, a referendum on the Scotland Act saw a majority vote for devolution, but a threshold imposed by anti-devolution MP George
1979 vote of no confidence in the Callaghan ministry
1979_vote_of_no_confidence_in_the_Callaghan_ministry
The 2004 North East England devolution referendum was an all postal ballot referendum that took place on 4 November 2004 throughout North East England
2004 North East England devolution referendum
2004_North_East_England_devolution_referendum
Scottish nationalist paramilitary organisation
birthday. The SNLA was formed in the wake of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. This referendum had resulted in a majority of voters (51.6%) supporting
Scottish National Liberation Army
Scottish_National_Liberation_Army
Topics referred to by the same term
Referendums held in 1979 were: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution referendum March 1979 Iranian Islamic Republic referendum 1979
1979_referendum
Yes for Wales Commission on Scottish Devolution Referendums in the United Kingdom Welsh devolution What is the referendum about? Archived 2 March 2011
2011 Welsh devolution referendum
2011_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Granting governmental powers to parts of the UK
to devolution". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 11 July 2024. Strachan, Graeme (2 March 2024). "When Yes meant No – the story of the 1979 referendum on
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
European Union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the EU referendum or the Brexit referendum, was a referendum that took place on Thursday
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
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Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish referendum may refer to any one of several referendums in Scotland: 1920 Scottish licensing referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997
Scottish_referendum
United Kingdom. The group formed in 1980, following the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, which saw a majority voting in favour of a devolved government
Timeline of Scottish National Liberation Army actions
Timeline_of_Scottish_National_Liberation_Army_actions
United Kingdom on Thursday 3 May 1979 and all 71 seats in Scotland were contested. The 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, held on 1 March, had resulted
1979 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
1979_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Scotland
British politician (1931–2018)
known for introducing an amendment to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum that resulted in the devolution act being repealed even though a majority
George Cunningham (British politician)
George_Cunningham_(British_politician)
Devolved parliament of Scotland
the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority in favour of the reestablishment of the Scottish Parliament
Scottish_Parliament
Governance of a colony, dependent country, locality, or region by its own citizens
1979 that devolution entered the political sphere – the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum was held. Despite a vote of 51.6% in favour of devolution
Home_rule
Political ideology
after a failed referendum on Scottish devolution. Currently, Siol nan Gaidheal is remains a banned group in Scotland under the Scottish National Party
Scottish_nationalism
2011 referendum in the UK on reforming the voting system
The United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum, also known as the UK-wide referendum on the Parliamentary voting system, was held on Thursday 5 May 2011
2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum
2011_United_Kingdom_Alternative_Vote_referendum
Former proposed legislature for Scotland
favour. The Scottish National Party subsequently refused to support the government in a later vote of no confidence. Scottish devolution would not become
Scottish_Assembly
Transfer of legislative power to Welsh authorities from UK government
advocated different models of Welsh devolution. A 1979 referendum on devolution failed by 79%, while a 1997 referendum narrowly won. Laws were subsequently
Welsh_devolution
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
the Scottish Parliament. Scottish Constitutional Convention 1979 United Kingdom general election Wales Act 1978 Section 87. Section 83. "SCOTLAND ACT
Scotland_Act_1978
Form of devolution proposed for Scotland and Wales
(FFA) – also known as devolution max, devo-max, or fiscal federalism – is a proposed extension of the devolved powers of the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments
Full fiscal autonomy for Scotland and Wales
Full_fiscal_autonomy_for_Scotland_and_Wales
British referendum of 1975
Communities membership referendum, also known variously as the Referendum on the European Community (Common Market), the Common Market referendum and EEC membership
1975 United Kingdom European Communities membership referendum
1975_United_Kingdom_European_Communities_membership_referendum
Association for Scottish devolution
for Scottish devolution. The convention has its roots in the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly (CSA), which was formed in the aftermath of the 1979 referendum
Scottish Constitutional Convention
Scottish_Constitutional_Convention
Granting of some competences of central government to local government
2017-01-13. "Scottish Referendum David Cameron Devolution Revolution". The Guardian. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014. "Scotland Act 2016"
Devolution
referendum 1973 Northern Ireland sovereignty referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution
Referendums_by_country
Referendum held in Greater London on 7 May 1998
suggested as possibly as constitutionally significant as Scottish devolution or Welsh devolution. "Overwhelming vote for mayor". BBC News. 8 May 1998. Archived
1998 Greater London Authority referendum
1998_Greater_London_Authority_referendum
1998 Northern Irish referendum for approval for the Good Friday Agreement
A referendum was held in Northern Ireland on 22 May 1998 over whether there was support for the Good Friday Agreement. The result was a majority (71.1%)
1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement referendum
1998_Northern_Ireland_Good_Friday_Agreement_referendum
Political party in Scotland
the Scottish Constitutional Convention in the successful Yes-Yes campaign in the devolution referendum which led to the establishment of a Scottish Parliament
Scottish_National_Party
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
government in 1998 to give effect to the Scottish devolution referendum in 1997 which showed that Scotland was in favour of both of the set questions
Scotland_Act_1998
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
and advice amongst others by devolution of powers in relation to these fields to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Ministers. Management of the
Scotland_Act_2016
Devolved government of Scotland
Scotland. It was formed in 1999 as the Scottish Executive following the 1997 referendum on Scottish devolution, and is headquartered at St Andrew's House
Scottish_Government
Scottish politician
oppose Scottish devolution. Subsequently, he led the Conservative contribution to the Yes campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. Although
Alick Buchanan-Smith (politician)
Alick_Buchanan-Smith_(politician)
application calls" from 2017 to 2019. Energy in Scotland 1979 Scottish devolution referendum "Oil and Gas in Scotland: A Brief History". www.simpsondeanrecruitment
Oil_industry_in_Scotland
Communities membership referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1994 Strathclyde water referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 2005 Edinburgh congestion
Elections_in_Scotland
Political movement favouring continuance of the UK
overall majority in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, the UK and Scottish governments agreed to hold a referendum on Scottish independence, which was
Unionism_in_Scotland
and diplomats of international countries to promote Scotland and Scottish interests overseas. Scottish Ministers, such as the first minister as the head
International relations of Scotland
International_relations_of_Scotland
UK constitutional anomaly
to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Dalyell was a vocal opponent of Scottish devolution in the 1979 and 1997 plebiscites. A devolved Scottish Parliament
West_Lothian_question
Its editor was Matthew Spicer. During the run-up to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum it had a sister programme dealing only with politics called
Current Account (TV programme)
Current_Account_(TV_programme)
Winter of Discontent 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution referendum Vote of no confidence 1979 budget 1979 general election v t e
1976 Labour Party leadership election
1976_Labour_Party_leadership_election
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
refusing to join the cross-party Yes for Scotland campaign, during the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, while other senior Labour politicians – including
Gordon_Brown
Winter of 1978–79 in the United Kingdom
percentage points in January 1979, and of 20 percentage points in February. On 1 March, referendums on devolution to Scotland and Wales were held. That in
Winter_of_Discontent
Country within the United Kingdom
Following a referendum on devolution proposals in 1997, the Scotland Act 1998 was passed by the British Parliament, which established a devolved Scottish Parliament
Scotland
Proposed constitutional reform of a division of powers
1997 Scottish devolution referendum – Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament 1997 Welsh devolution referendum – Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
Federalism in the United Kingdom
Federalism_in_the_United_Kingdom
Westminster. The Scottish Parliament was re–convened in 1999 as a result of the Scotland Act 1998 and the preceding 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, held under
Politics_of_Scotland
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979
and Welsh devolution were held in March 1979 the Welsh devolution referendum saw a large majority vote against, while the Scottish referendum returned
James_Callaghan
Possible future referendum
second referendum (commonly referred to as indyref2) on Scotland becoming independent of the United Kingdom (UK) has been proposed by the Scottish Government
Proposed second Scottish independence referendum
Proposed_second_Scottish_independence_referendum
Orkney and Shetland. Plans for a Scottish Assembly ultimately failed as a result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, ensuring a continuation of the
1978_Shetland_referendum
Regional and sub regional governance in England
Devolution in England describes the process of the UK Government delegating more powers to the subdivisions of England. The most recent version of this
Devolution_in_England
2011 British government body
The Commission on Devolution in Wales (Welsh: Comisiwn ar Ddatganoli yng Nghymru), also known as the Silk Commission, was an independent commission established
Commission on Devolution in Wales
Commission_on_Devolution_in_Wales
Referendum held in Northern Ireland
The 1973 Northern Ireland border poll was a referendum held in Northern Ireland on 8 March 1973 on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United
1973 Northern Ireland border poll
1973_Northern_Ireland_border_poll
Government of the United Kingdom from 1974 to 1979
Rhodesian question, unable to secure its proposals for Welsh and Scottish devolution, unable to reach a popular modus vivendi with the Common Market,
Labour_government,_1974–1979
Head of government of Scotland
failure of the referendum of 1979 led to the Act not being implemented. Following the 1997 referendum and Scotland Act 1998, Scottish devolution led to the
First_Minister_of_Scotland
as Scotland's largest party at the 1959 general election. In 1997, the UK Labour Party under Tony Blair offered Scotland a referendum on devolution, which
List of political parties in Scotland
List_of_political_parties_in_Scotland
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 is an act of Parliament which establishes a new framework for devolution of powers to strategic
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026
While Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolved legislatures in referendums in 1997 and 1998 (see 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, 1997
Politics_of_England
Cameron-era government body on Scottish devolution
days of the referendum campaign. The Vow promised the devolution of more powers from the Parliament of the United Kingdom to the Scottish Parliament in
Smith_Commission
UK political advertising campaign
voters" over the party's handling of the fallout of the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers case. At the same time, Oxfam also ran adverts saying
Labour_Isn't_Working
Department of the United Kingdom Government from 1885 until 1999
established Scottish Executive (now the Scottish Government), with a small residue of functions retained by the Scotland Office. Scottish Office buildings
Scottish_Office
Scottish identity and common culture
Conservatives in 1979. A referendum was held on Scottish devolution in 1979, which would result in the establishment of a devolved autonomous Scottish Assembly
Scottish_national_identity
2007 government body regarding Holyrood's powers
accountable to both the Scottish Parliament and the UK Government. The Commission on Scottish Devolution should not be confused with the Scottish Constitutional
Commission on Scottish Devolution
Commission_on_Scottish_Devolution
Elections featuring UK political party
People Act 1969. Following a referendum on devolution in September 1997, the Scottish people voted 'Yes' leading to the Scotland Act 1998. This act led to
Electoral history of the Labour Party (UK)
Electoral_history_of_the_Labour_Party_(UK)
Ethnic group
their history of seeking independence from Scotland, their opposition to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, and a history of seeking "political status
Orcadians
opinion polls that were conducted in relation to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, that was held on 18 September 2014. Overall, polls showed
Opinion polling for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum
Opinion_polling_for_the_2014_Scottish_independence_referendum
British politician
result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, Fletcher stated that he did not see how parliament could now proceed with the Scotland Act 1978, which
Alexander Fletcher (British politician)
Alexander_Fletcher_(British_politician)
Retrieved 28 February 2021. Awan-Scully, Roger (5 June 2020). "Attitudes to Devolution and Welsh Independence". Cardiff University. Retrieved 5 June 2020. "St
Opinion polling on Welsh independence
Opinion_polling_on_Welsh_independence
Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership election
(Publicity), chair of the unsuccessful SNP campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, and a leading figure in the 79 Group. Willie McRae, Vice
1979 Scottish National Party leadership election
1979_Scottish_National_Party_leadership_election
Ministerial department of the UK Government
renamed the Scotland Office in 1999 following devolution in Scotland, where the majority of its responsibilities were transferred to the Scottish Executive
Scotland_Office
Part of the British Conservative Party
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Tòraidheach na h-Alba), known as the Scottish Conservatives or the Scottish Tories
Scottish_Conservatives
Status of the Scottish islands
the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, the Orkney and Shetland Islands council areas had the two highest proportions voting against devolution. The
Constitutional status of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Constitutional_status_of_Orkney,_Shetland_and_the_Western_Isles
Territorial evolution of the UK
Kingdom general election. On 11 September 1997, the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority (74.3%) in favour
Formation of the United Kingdom
Formation_of_the_United_Kingdom
Leader of the Welsh Government
elected bodies for Scotland and Wales, but the proposals were rejected by 79.7% to 20.3% in the 1979 Welsh devolution referendum. Following their 1997
First_Minister_of_Wales
Wing of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland
"Yes-Yes" vote in the 1997 devolution referendum. In the first elections to the Scottish Parliament in 1999, the Scottish Liberal Democrats won 17 seats
Scottish_Liberal_Democrats
Scottish cultural and nationalist organisation
nationalist Scottish National Party since 1982. Founded in 1978 by Tom Moore, the organisation emerged as a result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. It
Siol_nan_Gaidheal
Devolved parliament of Wales
latter moving the Assembly to a reserved powers model of devolution like that of the Scottish Parliament. In May 2020, the Assembly was renamed to "Senedd
Senedd
UK government position
fourth Under-Secretary post was briefly added from August 1998. Following devolution in 1999, the number of ministers was reduced. There is currently one Under-Secretary
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland
Parliamentary_Under-Secretary_of_State_for_Scotland
number of elections in 1979 had a significant negative effect on turnout. There were referendums in Scotland and Wales on devolution in March and the general
1979 European Parliament election in the United Kingdom
1979_European_Parliament_election_in_the_United_Kingdom
Situation of prolonged doubt in the strength of Britain's currency
was actually drawn by the British government and it was repaid by 4 May 1979, the day after the general election. Denis Healey, the Chancellor of the
1976_sterling_crisis
Directly elected leaders of strategic authorities in England
term strategic authority mayor was introduced as part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 to cover the mayor of London and mayors
Strategic_authority_mayor
first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. The first minister
List of first ministers of Scotland
List_of_first_ministers_of_Scotland
UK public policy areas
legislate. Devolution in the United Kingdom is regarded as the decentralisation of power from the UK Government, with powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament
Devolved, reserved and excepted matters
Devolved,_reserved_and_excepted_matters
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
that the Scottish role was seen as a part-time ministry. With the advent of legislative devolution for Scotland in 1999, the role of Scottish secretary
Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary_of_State_for_Scotland
Agreement between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government
Kingdom Government and the Scottish Government on a referendum on independence for Scotland) is the agreement between the Scottish Government and the United
Edinburgh_Agreement_(2012)
Aspect of Scottish political history
In Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) is a left social democratic political party which campaigns for Scottish independence. The SNP has controlled
History of the Scottish National Party
History_of_the_Scottish_National_Party
Scottish politician (born 1948)
Campaign", which called for a "no" vote in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum on whether to have a Scottish Assembly. Wilson was part of a group known
Brian Wilson (Labour politician)
Brian_Wilson_(Labour_politician)
Welsh political philosophy
became committed to devolution for both Scotland and Wales, and in 1997 it was elected with a mandate to hold referendums on a Scottish Parliament and a
Welsh_independence
Share due to devolved administrations
to resolve minor Cabinet disputes in the run-up to the 1979 devolution referendums in Scotland and Wales. The Barnett formula is said to have "no legal
Barnett_formula
Country in northwestern Europe
Parliament to abolish devolution to the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd because these institutions were created by referendums. The political constraints
United_Kingdom
Primary and secondary legislation generated by the Senedd
the three legal jurisdictions of the United Kingdom. However, due to devolution, the law in Wales is increasingly distinct from the law in England, since
Welsh_law
Responsibilities and status of the Senedd
of the Scottish people", Welsh devolution had been described as "contested" due to a "narrow and half-hearted mandate" at the 1997 referendum, where 50
Powers and status of Welsh devolution
Powers_and_status_of_Welsh_devolution
Act of the Scottish Parliament
in the Scottish Parliament on 21 March 2013 by Nicola Sturgeon MSP, with backing from the Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee. The Scottish National
Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013
Scottish_Independence_Referendum_Act_2013
Independent commission
The Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons, also known as the McKay Commission, was an independent commission established
Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons
Commission_on_the_consequences_of_devolution_for_the_House_of_Commons
Scottish politician (1944–2016)
the northern "Yes for Scotland" campaign during the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. However, shortly before the referendum, he joined the Liberal
Danus_Skene
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Female
Scottish
Manx form of Scottish Peigi, PAAIE means "pearl."
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMINA means "northman."
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Mairead, MYSIE means "pearl."
Boy/Male
Scottish
Sea. A Scottish surname and place name.
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Maighread, PEIGI means "pearl."
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Brodie.English : variant of Broady.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Troup.English : variant of Throop.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Norris.English : variant of Northey.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of McKenzie.English : variant of Kinsey.
Female
Scottish
Scottish name MAIGHDLIN means "magnificent."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican, Scottish
From Scotland; A Gael; Diminutive of Scott; A Scotsman
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMANNA means "northman."
Boy/Male
English Scottish American
From Scotland; a Gael.
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish surname and place name.
Male
English
Pet form of English Scott, SCOTTIE means "Scotsman."
Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic name DEÃ’IRIDH means "pilgrim."
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Jane: God is gracious.
Girl/Female
Scottish
Name of a prominent Scottish clan spelled to preserve original Scottish pronunciation.
Girl/Female
Scottish Welsh
Scottish place name.
Male
Scottish
Scottish name LAIRD means "landowner."
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Girl/Female
Indian
Garland of Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Tamil
Delightful
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly southeastern)
English (chiefly southeastern) : from the Middle English personal name Phil(i)pot, a pet form of Philip.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Yerachmiel, JERAHMIEL means "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the book of Enoch, this is the name of an archangel.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, German, Hebrew
Happiness; Eternal Joy; Innocent
Girl/Female
Biblical
A sting.
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Daughter of Deva
Girl/Female
Hindu
Good taste
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Attractive; Captivating
Boy/Male
English Teutonic American
Son of Harry.
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n.
Involution in one's self; hence, abstraction of thought; reverie.
n.
A total or radical change; as, a revolution in one's circumstances or way of living.
n.
Return to a point before occupied, or to a point relatively the same; a rolling back; return; as, revolution in an ellipse or spiral.
n.
The motion of a point, line, or surface about a point or line as its center or axis, in such a manner that a moving point generates a curve, a moving line a surface (called a surface of revolution), and a moving surface a solid (called a solid of revolution); as, the revolution of a right-angled triangle about one of its sides generates a cone; the revolution of a semicircle about the diameter generates a sphere.
n.
A diminutive of the bendlet, containing one half its area or one quarter the area of the bend. When a single cottise is used alone it is often called a cost. See also Couple-close.
n.
That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting.
n.
The act of revolving, or turning round on an axis or a center; the motion of a body round a fixed point or line; rotation; as, the revolution of a wheel, of a top, of the earth on its axis, etc.
n.
The motion of any body, as a planet or satellite, in a curved line or orbit, until it returns to the same point again, or to a point relatively the same; -- designated as the annual, anomalistic, nodical, sidereal, or tropical revolution, according as the point of return or completion has a fixed relation to the year, the anomaly, the nodes, the stars, or the tropics; as, the revolution of the earth about the sun; the revolution of the moon about the earth.
n.
The act or process of raising a quantity to any power assigned; the multiplication of a quantity into itself a given number of times; -- the reverse of evolution.
n.
The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an animal from the egg.
a.
Like a slut; untidy; indecently negligent of cleanliness; disorderly; as, a sluttish woman.
n.
The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem.
a.
Making a revolution or revolutions; rotating; -- used also figuratively of time, seasons, etc., depending on the revolution of the earth.
n.
A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.
n.
Evolution of one's self; development by inherent quality or power.
n.
The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed to construction; as, the demolition of a house, of military works, of a town, or of hopes.
a.
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of Scotland, their country, or their language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; a Scottish dialect.
n.
One who makes a resolution; one who joins with others in a declaration or resolution; specifically, one of a party in the Scottish Church in the 17th century.
n.
The extraction of roots; -- the reverse of involution.
v. t.
Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt.