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Latin: distinctio (distinction, difference)
Explicitly defining or specifying meaning of word or phrase
"By freedom I mean not merely political rights but economic opportunity"
Clarify ambiguous terms. Control meaning. Prevent misunderstanding.
Academic writing, definitional arguments, precise communication