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critical
in
The Federalist Papers -- Modern English Edition 2
(Edited)

It has been severely criticized for this.
p. 80.5

criticized = faulted

standard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
Why else would they harshly criticize a part of the Constitution that reflects the feelings of America as seen in the Articles of Confederation and State constitutions?
p. 92.3

criticize = express unfavorable opinion of

standard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
Everyone admits our situation is critical and something must be done.
p. 129.6

critical = serious or important
Any pious man must see the finger of that Almighty hand that has so frequently come to our relief at critical times of the revolution.
p. 132.5

critical = important
They all agree that the symptoms are critical but that with proper and timely care the patient can actually have improved health.
p. 134.5

critical = serious or dangerous
Criticisms: Irreconcilable Wide Variety
p. 134.7

criticisms = unfavorable opinions
I don't mean, by anything said here, to criticize the current Congress.
p. 137.8

criticize = express unfavorable opinion of

standard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
Therefore, it has received little criticism.
p. 144.3

criticism = unfavorable opinion
The delegates might have realized that once trivial objections are settled, the question of whether they exceeded their authority would not be criticized, particularly if their recommendation met the national needs.
p. 145.4

criticized = faulted

standard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
Opponents of the Constitution say Great Britain requires an annual vote of the legislature for military appropriations and the American Constitution has lengthened this critical period to two years.
p. 149.8

critical = important
One criticism of the Constitution is that the money owed to the United States should be included, as well as the country's debts.
p. 161.1

criticism = unfavorable opinion
And it would create a real problem: The "necessary and proper" clause can be used on critical occasions to raise doubt about the essential powers of the Union.
p. 165.7 *

critical = important
Many people criticize this provision.
p. 214.2

criticize = express unfavorable opinion of

standard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
They even severely criticize some of its most harmless articles.
p. 233.1
Yet the vehement criticism isn't based on sound judgment.
p. 245.1

criticism = unfavorable opinion
But the principal argument for giving the power of pardoning in this case to the Chief Executive is this: during times of insurrection or rebellion, there are often critical moments when a well-timed offer of pardon to the insurgents or rebels may restore the tranquility of the nation.
p. 273.6

critical = important
This criticism shows us that opponents of the Constitution are so determined to find objections that their judgment is impaired.
p. 284.6 *

criticism = unfavorable opinion
There will be little criticism of the fifth type.
p. 293.6
Criticism Extremely Harsh
p. 315.4

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(1) (critical as in: a critical problem)
important, serious, or dangerous
(2) (critical as in: don't be so critical)
finding fault and telling others; or tending to have unfavorable opinions
(3) (critical as in: critical acclaim)
relating to careful analysis or thoughtful judgement of what is good and bad about something -- possibly from people whose job is to share their expert opinions in a given industry
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
See a comprehensive dictionary for more specialized senses of critical including those in mathematics and nuclear energy.

critical in The Federalist Papers -- Modern English Edition 2 (Edited)

critical
in
The Federalist Papers -- Modern English Edition 2
(Edited)