n.
1.a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
2.a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
3.the act of representing
4.the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
5.a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
6.a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
7.a performance of play
8.a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
9.the right of being representated by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body 10.an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
Idiom of the Day
a house of cards
something badly put together that can be easily knocked down, a poorly made plan or action
The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred.