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conge

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: conge

1
nv
formal permission to depart
perform a ceremonious bow
2
n
(architecture) a concave molding
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: conge
1

n formal permission to depart

“he gave me his conge
Synonyms:
congee
Type of:
license, permission, permit
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

n an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

Synonyms:
congee
Type of:
discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

v perform a ceremonious bow

Synonyms:
congee
Type of:
bow, bow down
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
2

n (architecture) a concave molding

Synonyms:
congee
Type of:
molding, moulding
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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