a distinction without a difference

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Definition von a distinction without a difference im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Relevante Übersetzungen

distinction without a difference

A linguistic or conceptual distinction which is of no practical importance or which has no effect on meaning; a perceived difference where there is no actual difference

The Bush Administration attempted to distinguish the current case from Flast. . . . Judge Richard Posner, writing for the court of appeals, responded that this was a distinction without a difference. In the end, all money is appropriated by Congress.

Silbentrennung

a dis·tinc·tion with·out a dif·fer·ence

Türkische aussprache

ı dîstîngkşın wîdhaut ı dîfrıns

Aussprache

/ə dəˈstəɴɢksʜən wəᴛʜˈout ə ˈdəfrəns/ /ə dɪˈstɪŋkʃən wɪðˈaʊt ə ˈdɪfrəns/