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The document discusses expanded definitions, which provide deeper explanations of terms beyond simple dictionary meanings. It outlines various techniques for expanding definitions, including etymology, history, cause and effect, description, principles of operation, classification, contrast, comparison, analogy, examples, and illustrations. Each technique is illustrated with the example of 'arbitration' to demonstrate how to effectively define and explain concepts.

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Expanded-Definitions-lecture

The document discusses expanded definitions, which provide deeper explanations of terms beyond simple dictionary meanings. It outlines various techniques for expanding definitions, including etymology, history, cause and effect, description, principles of operation, classification, contrast, comparison, analogy, examples, and illustrations. Each technique is illustrated with the example of 'arbitration' to demonstrate how to effectively define and explain concepts.

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GIVING EXPANDED

DEFINITIONS OF
WORDS
EXPANDED DEFINITION
An expanded definition defines and
explains a single term, concept, or object,
pins down the meaning of a specific word,
or defines an abstract concept, and goes
deeper than a simple dictionary
definition.
TECHNIQUES IN
EXPANDING
DEFINITION
1. ETYMOLOGY

Explains the origin of the word itself.


Example:
Using the example term “arbitration”:
Arbitration comes from the Latin
judicium which means “judgment”.
2. HISTORY
Discusses the history of the term, its
use, and controversies associated
with it.
Example:
The use of arbitration as third-party
mediation dates from the 1630s.
3. CAUSE AND EFFECT

Discusses how the situation came


about and what effects it may have.
Example:
An arbitration clause is considered to be ambiguous
when the parties do not express clearly, that in case of
conflict, the method to use to settle the disagreements
will be arbitration. Hence, parties are compelled to
refrain from signing confusing agreements to
arbitrate, because the general rule is that arbitration is
prompted out of the contract, and if there is not an
explicit arbitration clause within the contract it would
not be an agreement to arbitrate.
4. DESCRIPTION

Lists and defines the term.


Example:
Arbitration is the process of solving an
argument between people by helping
them to agree to an acceptable solution.
It is the formal process of having an
outside person, chosen by both sides to a
disagreement to end the disagreement.
5. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Discusses how something functions,
including any special materials or
conditions required.
Example:
Arbitration is conducted by a trained arbiter who sets
down the rules that the parties must abide by. The
object of arbitration is to obtain a fair resolution of
disputes by an impartial third party without
unnecessary expense or delay.
Parties should be free to agree on how their disputes
are resolved, subject only to such safeguards as are
necessary for the public interest. Courts should not
interfere.
6. CLASSIFICATION
Shows how the topic fits into a larger
category.
Example:
Arbitration is one of the alternatives to
going into a formal court to settle
disputes.
7. CONTRAST
Shows how the topic differs from
others in the same class.
Example:
In an arbitration proceeding, no lawyers are
present. The main difference between
arbitration and litigation law is that the
court is involved in the case of litigation, as
it is a lawsuit, whereas, in arbitration, a
settlement between the parties is done
outside of court.
8. COMPARISON
Shows how the topic is similar to
others in the class.
Example:
As with lawsuits or other court
proceedings, the decision in an
arbitration proceeding is legally
binding on the parties.
9. ANALOGY
Explains and compares two dissimilar
topics, where the second is familiar
to the audience.
Example:
An arbiter is like a referee–he or she
listens to both sides and decides as to
who is at fault, without the intervention
of outside parties.
10. EXAMPLES
Represent other things because they
have all the main qualities or
characteristics that the thing they
represent also have.
Example:
Arbitration was used to settle the
dispute between the labor union and
management. Two people who are
divorcing cannot agree on terms and
allow a third party to come in to help
them negotiate.
11. ILLUSTRATIONS
Are pictures in a book, magazine, etc.
or the process of illustrating
something.
Example:
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