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inviolable
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invisible trade
invitation
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invitation

in·vi·ta·tion [ ìnvi táysh'n ]


noun  (plural in·vi·ta·tions)
Definition:
 
1. offer: an offer to come or go somewhere, especially one promising pleasure or hospitality, or the making of such an offer

2. written note: a note or printed card that contains an invitation

3. encouragement: encouragement to do something



adjective 
Definition:
 
U.K. 
Same as  invitationaladj (sense 1)


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