Both Uses of
deviate
in
Sense and Sensibility
- Do not blame him, however, for departing from his character, where the deviation is necessary.†
Chpt 15 *
- In such a case, a plain and open avowal of his difficulties would have been more to his honour I think, as well as more consistent with his general character;—but I will not raise objections against any one's conduct on so illiberal a foundation, as a difference in judgment from myself, or a deviation from what I may think right and consistent."†
Chpt 15
Definition:
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(deviate as in: deviate from the course) differ or change