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Definition of Imputation
1. Noun. A statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense). "He denied the imputation"
Specialized synonyms: Finger-pointing, Fingerpointing
Derivative terms: Impute
2. Noun. The attribution to a source or cause. "The imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously"
Definition of Imputation
1. Noun. The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription. ¹
2. Noun. That which has been imputed or charged. ¹
3. Noun. Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation. ¹
4. Noun. (theology) A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ. ¹
5. Noun. Opinion; intimation; hint. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Imputation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Imputation
1. 1. The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription; also, anything imputed or charged. "Shylock. Antonio is a good man. Bassanio. Have you heard any imputation to the contrary?" (Shak) "If I had a suit to Master Shallow, I would humor his men with the imputation of being near their master." (Shak) 2. Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation. "Let us be careful to guard ourselves against these groundless imputation of our enemies." (Addison) 3. A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ. 4. Opinion; intimation; hint. Origin: L. Imputatio an account, a charge: cf. F. Imputation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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