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verb

Deem v. t. (past & past part. deemed; pres. part. deeming)

To decide; to judge; to sentence; to condemn. (Obs.) "Claudius... Was demed for to hang upon a tree."

To account; to esteem; to think; to judge; to hold in opinion; to regard. "For never can I deem him less him less than god."

Deem v. i.

To be of opinion; to think; to estimate; to opine; to suppose. "And deemest thou as those who pore, With aged eyes, short way before?"

To pass judgment. (Obs.)

noun

Deem n. Opinion; judgment. (Obs.)

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... conscience can so firmly resist what they consider injustice, what could the Coloured races not do if they were to adopt this practice of passive resistance? We must all admire what these British Indians have shown, and are showing, in their determination to maintain what they deem to be their rights. The inhumanity of the Free State has driven our women to resist the law. Numbers of them went to jail rather than carry passes. The Coloured races applaud the noble actions of those brave daughters of Africa. I am convinced that if our people as a whole were prepared to ...

— Native Life in South Africa, Before and Since • Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje

... administration; and the office of constable fell into such decay, that there was not one of those losel scouts known in the province for many years. I am the more particular in dwelling on this transaction, not only because I deem it one of the most sage and righteous judgments on record, and well worthy the attention of modern magistrates, but because it was a miraculous event in the history of the renowned Wouter—being the only time he was ever ...

— The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) • Various

... the great pundit; deem him not absurd, He utters wisdom's latest, greatest word. All coats, we know, are best when frayed with wear; Trousers we love when most they need repair, Boots without heels, completely lacking soles, And hats ...

— Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 102, March 5, 1892 • Various

... the sentence, replied: "Since you were predetermined to put me to death, you ought at least to have sought for more plausible pretexts to attain that end; for you will never persuade the world that you deem me guilty of what you now declare me to be convicted. However, since my lot is decided, I demand that you will not let me languish here until to-morrow, but order that I be led to execution instantly." His request was not granted; ...

— Louis Philippe - Makers of History Series • John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

... expend all moneys, and generally to direct and superintend all improvements which in their discretion, and with the means at their command, will best serve the public interest. The Executive Committee shall hold a meeting at least once in each month, and as much oftener as they may deem expedient. ...

— Village Improvements and Farm Villages • George E. Waring

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