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I prefer to leave it undefined -- not even to call it an acquisition of faith.

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  1. Not defined or explained; not described by definition or explanation. Obscure, doubtful, undefined words. Locke.
  2. Not having limits distinctly marked or seen; not definitely limited; indefinite. An undefined, undefinable, ideal responsibility to the public judgement. D. Webster, Speech, Senate, May 7, 1834. Undefined and undefinable rights. Lowell, Among my Books, 2d ser., p. 107.

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  • Because "Open Business" remains undefined, the best tool is the open methodology to facilitate further sharing.Research Workshop on Free Culture feedback - Paul JacobsonThe Research group met to discuss the way forward after a valuable process at the iSummit.
  • It is written by Mr. Nichol himself; and the warmth with which he has expressed his indignation at the wanton exercise of a power yet undefined, as far as regards this province, is not therefore surprising. —  The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock
  • If proper respect had been felt for the rights and dignities of Columbus, Bobadilla would never have been intrusted with powers so extensive, undefined, and discretionary; nor would he have dared to proceed to such lengths, with such rudeness and precipitation, had he not felt assured that it would not be displeasing to the jealous-minded Ferdinand. —  The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II)
  • We women enter the world with this necessity of loving undefined, and if we take one man in preference to another, let us say so honestly, we yield less to the knowledge of merit than to a mechanical instinct which is nearly always blind. —  Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos, the Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century
  • Their duties and their authority being alike undefined, there resulted a deplorable want of harmony between them and the military. —  The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner
 

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