(philosophy) Thomist metaphysical and moral principle that indicates the connection of ontology, obligation, and ethics.

plural of collar of esses

An ornamental chain made up of interlinked or juxtaposed S's, originally worn by nobles of the House of Lancaster, and later associated by some writers with the Order of the Garter.

present participle of de-ess

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of de-ess

plural of long ess

plural of short ess

(law) A commission appointed to take evidence by deposition where the deponent is unwilling or unable to come to court and the court cannot compel the witness/deponent.

plural of commission de bene esse

Necessary. / Very important; of high importance. / (biology) Necessary for survival but not synthesized by the organism, thus needing to be ingested. / Being in the basic form; showing its essence.