Definition of Substantive
Noun
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any word or group of words functioning as a noun
Adjective
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being on topic and prompting thought
"a meaty discussion"
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defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
"substantive law"
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having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
"substantial equivalents"
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