Substance
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Meaning of Substance
Derived from the Latin phrase sub stare which means to stand under. The essence of a thing as opposed to its form. See Wilson v Wagner, (Tex.Civ.App.)211 S. W.2d 241.
Substance Alternative Definition
(Lat. suh, under, stare, to stand). That which is essential. It is used in opposition to form. It is a general rule that on any issue it is sufficient to prove the substance of the issue. For example, in a case where the defendant pleaded payment of the principal sum and all interest due, and it appeared in evidence that a gross sum was paid, not amounting to the full interest, but accepted by the plaintiff as full payment, the proof was held to be sufficient. 2 Strange, 690; 1 Phil. Ev. 161. It is also used in the sense of "property." Cowp. 307.
Synonyms of Substance
(Essential nature), noun
actuality
backbone
basis
body
content
core
drift
essence
essential part
force
gist
heart
hypostasis
idea
import
marrow
material
meaning
pith
principle
purport
reality
res
sense
significance
signification
soul
sum
tenor
vital part
(Material possessions), noun
assets
capital
command of money
corpus
estate
fortune
income
means
money
ownership
property
resources
revenue
riches
treasure
wealth
wherewithal
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