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(rl"t), n.; pl. Realities (-tz). [Cf. F. ralit, LL. realitas. See 3d Real, and cf. 2d Realty.] 1. The state or quality of being real; actual being or existence of anything, in distinction from mere appearance; fact. A man fancies that he understands a critic, when in reality he does not comprehend his meaning. Addison. 2. That which is real; an actual existence; that which is not imagination, fiction, or pretense; that which has objective existence, and is not merely an idea. And to realities yield all her shows. Milton. My neck may be an idea to you, but it is a reality to me. Beattie. 3. [See 1st Realty, 2.] Loyalty; devotion. [Obs.] To express our reality to the emperor. Fuller. 4. (Law) See 2d Realty, 2. スポンサード リンク
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