Definition of demi

(The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...)

An action once universally condemned by all Christian_churches and forbidden by the civil_law is now not_only approved by the overwhelming majority of Protestant_denominations , but also deemed , at certain times , to be a positive religious duty .

(Kenneth Reiner, "Coping with Runaway Technology"...)

Hence government must establish greater controls upon corporations so that their activities promote what is deemed essential to the national interest .

(Robert E. Lane, The Liberties of Wit: Humanism, Critici...)

One of the most salient features of literary value has been deemed to be its influence upon and organization of emotion .

(Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)

Upon the expiration of a period deemed adequate for demonstration purposes for each plant , but not to exceed such twelve year period , the Secretary shall proceed as promptly as practicable to dispose of any plants so constructed by sale to the highest bidder , or as may otherwise be directed by Act of Congress .

(Legislation on Foreign Relations. Committee on Foreign...)

The Commission may in its discretion enter an award with_respect_to one or more items deemed to have been clearly established in an individual claim while deferring consideration and action on other items of the same claim .