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Chiefly in prior probability: of the probability of an event: determined without knowledge of the occurrence of other events that bear on it, before…

A high-ranking member of a religious house or religious order.: In an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy; a prior…

A high-ranking member of a religious house or religious order.: The head of a priory (“a monastery which is usually a branch of an abbey”), or some…

A prior probability distribution, that is, one determined without knowledge of the occurrence of other events that bear on it, before additional data…

A prior probability distribution, that is, one determined without knowledge of the occurrence of other events that bear on it, before additional data…

A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious…

Relating to an individual or group of individuals outside of their official roles; often, sensitive or personal.

Not publicly known or divulged; secret, confidential; (of a message) intended only for a specific person or group.

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.: An addiction, other substance use disorder, or comparable psychological challenge.

To retrieve, store, classify, manipulate, transmit etc. (data, signals, etc.), especially using computer techniques.

To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs, dairy products and meat; the saleable food…