Sentence examples for the definition of commitment from inspiring English sources

We have discussed making this a committed relationship, but he seems to want to stretch the definition of commitment.

Any challenge to the definition of 'ontological commitment' provided by Quine's Criterion therefore appears irrelevant to the version of the Fregean argument developed above.

In slightly less than half of the country, the definition of involuntary commitment is expanded to include mandated outpatient programs, a step down from hospitalization.

However, Kobasa [ 19] expanded the definition of hardiness to encompass commitment, a sense of meaning, purpose, and perseverance associated with one's existence; control, a sense of autonomy, endurance, and the ability to influence one's own life course; and challenge, the perception of change as a normal aspect of life and as an opportunity for growth (see also [ 20]).

"This whole thing has redefined my definition of commitment," he said.

To the Editor: I know a teacher who would meet the definition of one with passion, intellect and commitment to her profession, as described in Bob Herbert's column.

In an article for the think tank Civitas, Lord Carey, who is a member of the House of Lords, argues that the government is effectively seeking to change the definition of marriage to "a long-term commitment between two people of any sex, in which gender and procreation are irrelevant".

The above definition is also consistent with the definition of CSR provided by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development: "The commitment of business to contribute to sustainable economic development, working with employees, their families, the local community, and society at large to improve their quality of life" (Holme & Watts, 2000), p. 10.

The UK had sought to abolish the EU's historic commitment to ever closer union and change the definition of the euro as the EU's currency.

It changes the definition of marriage, reducing it primarily to an affectionate sexual relationship accompanied by a declaration of commitment.

The definition of dapper.