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Dictionary: en·joy·ment   (ĕn-joi'mənt) pronunciation
 
n.
  1. The act or state of enjoying.
  2. Use or possession of something beneficial or pleasurable.
  3. Something that gives pleasure: Classical music was her chief enjoyment.
  4. Law. The exercise of a right.

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Thesaurus: enjoyment
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noun

  1. The condition of responding pleasurably to something: delectation, pleasure. See pain/pleasure.
  2. A feeling of extreme gratification aroused by something good or desired: delectation, delight, joy, pleasure. See happy/unhappy, like/dislike.

 
Antonyms: enjoyment
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n

Definition: delight in something
Antonyms: displeasure, dissatisfaction, misery, sorrow, unhappiness, woe

n

Definition: possession; use of
Antonyms: lack, need, want


 
Law Encyclopedia: Enjoyment
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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.

The exercise of a right; the possession and fruition of a right or privilege. Comfort, consolation, contentment, ease, happiness, pleasure, and satisfaction. Such includes the beneficial use, interest, and purpose to which property may be put, and implies right to profits and income therefrom.

 
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Quotes:

"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate -- that's my philosophy." - Thornton Wilder

"Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating." - Denis Waitley

"If you don't get a kick out of the job you're doing you'd better hunt for another one." - Samuel Vauclain

"If you've enjoyed a little and endured a lot, you've really done pretty well." - Source Unknown

"I asked God for all things , that I might enjoy life. God gave life, that I might enjoy all things." - Source Unknown

"A good man doubles the length of his existence, to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past life is to live twice." - Source Unknown

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