Meaning & Definition of word "Substantive"

Substantive

/ˈsʌb.stən.tɪv/

1. A word that is a noun, especially when referring to a substantial or important one.
- Example: In the sentence, 'The dog barks,' 'dog' is the substantive.
2. In legal terms, substantive refers to the essential legal principles governing a case.
- Example: The court's ruling was based on substantive law rather than procedural law.

1. Having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.
- Example: The committee urged for more substantive discussions on the policy changes.
2. Of or relating to the essential substance of a thing.
- Example: We need to conduct a substantive analysis before making any decisions.

From Latin 'substantivus', from 'substantia' meaning 'substance'.

substantive due process:

Legal concept referring to the protection of certain fundamental rights.

substantive law:

Law that governs how people are to behave according to the law.

substantiate:

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

substance:

The physical matter of which a person or thing consists.

substantial:

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Meaning: In discussions, used to refer to critical points.

Example Sentence: Let's cut the fluff and get to the substantive points of the debate.

Meaning: Used to describe important information in a casual context.

Example Sentence: That meeting was full of substantive info we can actually use.