| Word | imprimatur |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The stamp of approval of a person. Originally the Catholic Church's license to print a book. |
| Sentence | The ought was confused with the is, and this with the imprimatur of science. |
| Source | The Black Swan, Nicholas Nassim Taleb |
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