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n. | 1. | The act of thinking; the exercise of the mind in any of its higher forms; reflection; cogitation. |
2. | Meditation; serious consideration. | |
3. | That which is thought; an idea; a mental conception, whether an opinion, judgment, fancy, purpose, or intention. | |
4. | Solicitude; anxious care; concern. | |
5. | A small degree or quantity; a trifle; |
Noun | 1. | thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" Synonyms: idea |
2. | thought - the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought" | |
3. | thought - the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual; "19th century thought"; "Darwinian thought" | |
4. | thought - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?" |
THOUGHT. The operation of the mind. No one can be punished for his mere thoughts however wicked they may be. Human laws cannot reach them, first, because they are unknown; and, secondly, unless made manifest by some action, they are not injurious to any one; but when they manifest themselves, then the act, which is the consequence, may be punished. Dig. 50 16, 225.
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