main part; subject (philosophy/law); principal entity
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
main part; principal component; core
formalRefers to the central, most substantial, or most important component of something.
The main structure of this bridge has been completed.
The working class is the main force in national construction.
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The main part of this architectural complex is a ten-story building.
noun
subject (in philosophy); conscious agent
technicalIn philosophy, refers to the conscious, thinking entity that perceives, knows, and acts, as opposed to the object (客体).
In epistemology, the subject and the object are relative concepts.
Human subjectivity is reflected in one's initiative and creativity.
noun
subject (in law); legal entity; person with rights and obligations
technicalIn legal contexts, refers to any natural person, legal person (corporation), or state that can hold legal rights and bear legal duties.
Both natural persons and legal persons are subjects of civil legal relations.
Both parties to a contract are equal legal subjects.
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A state can also be a subject of international law.