instrument

Noun
  1. A device that requires skill for proper use (synset 103579967)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
  2. The means whereby some act is accomplished (synset 100174610)
    "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
    is a type of: agency, means, way - thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
    same as: tool
  3. A person used by another to gain an end (synset 110229217)
    is a type of: assistant, help, helper, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    same as: cat's-paw, pawn
  4. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (synset 106491336)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
    subtypes:
    • articles of incorporation - a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state
    • derivative, derivative instrument - a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
    • negotiable instrument - an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money
    • passport - a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country
    • ship's papers - official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc.
    • manifest - a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
    • debenture - a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt
    • power of attorney - a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent
    • letters of administration - legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named
    • letters testamentary - a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities
    • work papers, work permit, working papers - a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries
    • act, enactment - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
    • law - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
    • bill, measure - a statute in draft before it becomes law
    • brief, legal brief - a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
    • testament, will - a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
    • living will - a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness
    • deed, deed of conveyance, title - a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
    • assignment - the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another
    • deed of trust, trust deed - a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note
    • conveyance - document effecting a property transfer
    • income tax return, return, tax return - document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
    • licence, license, permit - a legal document giving official permission to do something
    • letters patent, patent - an official document granting a right or privilege
    • judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion - the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
    • acquittance, release - a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
    • judicial writ, writ - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
    • authorisation, authorization, mandate - a document giving an official instruction or command
    • affidavit - written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
    • written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties
    • bill of indictment, indictment - a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
    • impeachment - a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
    • arraignment - a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
    • certificate, security - a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
    same as: legal document, legal instrument, official document
  5. The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process (synset 106343724)
    is a type of: participant role, semantic role - (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause
    same as: instrumental role
  6. Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (synset 103806455)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    same as: musical instrument
Verb
  1. Equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (synset 202345539)
    is a type of: equip, fit, fit out, outfit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  2. Write an instrumental score for (synset 201711784)
    referred to in: euphony, music - any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
    is a type of: compose, write - write music
    same as: instrumentate
  3. Address a legal document to (synset 200993183)
    is a type of: address, direct - put an address on (an envelope)

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