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Exegesis

British pronunciation/ɛɡzɪd‍ʒˈiːsɪs/
American pronunciation/ɛɡzɪdʒˈiːsɪs/
Exegesis
[NOUN]
1

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

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1This passage requires some exegesis.
2And as we say, of course, exegesis saves.
3Exegesis means simply, as you've already learned in this course, interpreting a text.
4It's a brilliant exegesis on Madison and Jefferson and the rule of law.
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