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Definition of Article

1. Noun. Nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication.

Specialized synonyms: Column, Editorial, Newspaper Column, Feature, Feature Article, Magazine Article, News Article, News Story, Newspaper Article, Offprint, Reprint, Separate, Paper, Think Piece
Generic synonyms: Piece, Nonfiction, Nonfictional Prose

2. Verb. Bind by a contract; especially for a training period.

Generic synonyms: Bind, Hold, Obligate, Oblige

3. Noun. One of a class of artifacts. "An article of clothing"

Generic synonyms: Artefact, Artifact
Specialized synonyms: Article Of Commerce, Breakable, Knickknack, Novelty, Notion, Ware

4. Noun. A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will).

Exact synonyms: Clause
Generic synonyms: Section, Subdivision
Specialized synonyms: Arbitration Clause, Deductible, Double Indemnity, Escalator, Escalator Clause, Joker, Reserve Clause, Rider
Group relationships: Document, Papers, Written Document
Category relationships: Contract

5. Noun. (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase.

Category relationships: Grammar
Generic synonyms: Determinative, Determiner
Specialized synonyms: Definite Article, Indefinite Article

Definition of Article

1. n. A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treating of various topics; as, an article in the Constitution. Hence: A clause in a contract, system of regulations, treaty, or the like; a term, condition, or stipulation in a contract; a concise statement; as, articles of agreement.

2. v. t. To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.

3. v. i. To agree by articles; to stipulate; to bargain; to covenant.