26984 words

submission

7 definitions • 12 examples
1
the act of giving something for a decision to be made by others, or a document formally given in this way:

Examples:

No date has yet been set for the submission of applications.
[ + that ] formal The judge will hear the defence's submission (= suggestion) that the case be dismissed.
2
the act of allowing someone or something to have power over you:

Examples:

They thought the country could be bombed into submission.
The teachers agreed to a special meeting, in submission to parents' demands.
3
the act of accepting the power or authority of someone else :

Examples:

We raised our arms in submission.
4
the act of offering something for a decision to be made by others, or the thing that is offered :

Examples:

[ C ] The films were chosen from 350 submissions.
5
the act of formally sending a document, plan, etc. to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:

Examples:

submission to sb/sth The Audit Committee has reviewed the financial statements prior to submission to the Board for approval.
submission of sth The treaty stipulates basic standards for electronic submission of patents.
6
a document, plan, etc. that is formally sent to a person or group in authority so that they can make a decision about it:

Examples:

The budget submission from the Trades Union Congress calls for the cash to be channelled to manufacturers via regional development agencies.
The deadline for bid submissions is May 12th.
7
a suggestion or request that is given to a judge who is asked to make a decision about it:

Examples:

The judge upheld that submission, and the respondents were found not guilty.

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