adj., adv. referring to circumstances, conduct or statements of o...

"intended but not expressed," 1520s, past participle adjective from imply (v.). Implied powers in a constitutional sense is attested from 1784.

Circumstances, conduct, or statements which substitute for explicit language to prove authority to act, warranty, promise, or consent, among other things.

not directly or specifically made known (as in the terms of a contract) ;specif : recognized (as by a court) as existing by reason of an inference and esp. on legal or equitable grounds [for ...

(v) express or state indirectly(v) suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic(v) have as a logical consequence(v) suggest that someone is guilty(v) have as a necessary feature

adj., adv. referring to circumstances, conduct or statements of one or both parties which substitute for explicit language to prove authority to act, warranty, promise, trust, agreement, consent or ea [..]

Suggested, but not actually shown, as in an implied line.

Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

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presumed or inferred, rather than expressed.