The meaning of the noun word "visa" in the 21st century

 

     The dictionary online site merriam-webster shows the version of the noun word "visa" :  "…a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document…" was used just as commonly as it is now most applicable in the 21^st century as a means of entry into a particular country, but this now fraught with political implications noun word "visa" has become a political discourse, too, in the year 2025, that has widened into a POV involving a political party, the immigration purpose of this noun word "visa" with the first definition now used exclusively, even to the sentence merriam-webster offers with the use of this noun word has the mention of the Trump administration: "First, the State Department is canceling visas due to an exercise of free speech that administration officials find objectionable…" a political statement, that is unusual for a well-known always apolitical dictionary of words and meanings, not political opinions.

     However, Cambridge.org dispenses with political opinion in offering sample sentences, instead concentrates on the noun word "visa" with a 21^st century meaning, using examples of the noun word "visa" in various countries to qualify for permission to enter,  and this noun word defines a system of immigration into various countries around the world, too.

   As well, the Google search was remarkably POV free and politically benign: "…an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country…" this word definition came from Oxford dictionary,  And I have included another dictionary site, vocabulary.com that examples the 21^st century meaning of the word, but without any political POV and with more of an international global definition as would be used to reference other countries around the world.

   My research proves that the 21^st century meaning of the word "visa" has overtaken the definition to the extent that even a usually reliable and apolitical website like Merriam-webster has become entangled in something other than definitions of words, which saddens me, but then this why I pursue blogging about words plus meanings, to enlighten and often dumbfound about the use of words in ways that defines this contentious 21^st century.

 

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/visa 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visa 

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/visa 

 

The meaning of the word "nullification" in the 21st century

     Google's generic definition of the noun word "nullification" notes this: " Nullification is the act of canceling something.  Counteracting the effects of a snakebite with an antidote could be describe as nullification, for example.  Use the noun nullification when one thing overcomes or overrides another, basically erasing the effects of the first thing."

     However, I have included Wikipedia's article about "nullification" of the U. S. Constitution, as another reference due to the importance of this noun word "nullification" insofar as the specific direction of the "Executive" branch of our government to determine the direction of our Republic, and whether any Federal judge can override the direction of the 47^th POTUS of the United States to determine by Executive Order what he determines is in the best interest of the nation.

     Currently the Executive and Judicial branches of our Republic are engaged in a literal "butting of heads" to direct the direction of our Republic.

     There is also a "Nullification in Politics" taking place, and Google's generic advisement says this:  "In politics, nullification is when a state asserts its rights to judge federal laws unconstitutional and block their implementation" when the occupant of the Executive branch of our Republic is determining the direction of the country by issuing Executive Orders, but the opposition, is fighting implementation of the Executive Orders with the Judicial branches of government, to include state courts.

     From my research, it is clear an appeal to SCOTUS is the eventual direction for determination whether the US Constitution gives the power to determine the direction of our Republic to the Executive branch, either with parameters, or without parameters.  And it is most likely, the nation's AG Pam Bondi will be the one to shepherd the best case to solve this extraordinary issue of the Judicial branch versus the Executive branch.

     There is no doubt that in 2025, familiarity with the words plus meanings of words that will effect persons of all stripes and political persuasions, is important when it comes to understanding the power of which branch of government of our Republic is allowed to set the direction the nation.  My previous research has determined the SCOTUS decision will include the basis for a legal "precedent," another important 21^st century word researched in the January wordsplusmeanings.blogspot.com blog.  In researching this most important noun word "nullification" the 2 dictionary sources have the same definition, so I decided not to pursue more definitions, which essentially repeat those I have included.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nullification_(U.S._Constitution) 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nullification 

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/nullification 

 

 

 

The 21st century and the word "decision"

 

It was no surprise to me that the Google search engine didn't answer my question, instead the AI summary said: "Decision originally comes from the Latin decidere ("determine").  You make decisions every day: what to wear, what to eat, how to spend your money, who to vote for, what movie to go to.  A court judge makes a decision in a trial (and actually "hands down" or "announces" that decision)."

In the course of my research I discovered the noun word "decision" is also a "verb" when the noun word "decision" becomes "to decide."

Moreover, the meaning of the word varies as to how it is used, for instance in boxing, a "decision" is according to Google's Ai overview: "The result of a fight that is not won by knockout or submission. Instead, judges score each fighter and determine the winner based on their scorecards."

And once more, I found that Microsoft's Bing search engine answered my question both in the Ai overview, and by providing articles that I have citied in my research link list.

Regarding the noun word "decision, Bing's AI overview says: "In the 21st century decision making is closely linked to key skills such as adaptability, digital literacy, and problem solving.  Those skills are critically important for student success in today's world, as students move on to college, the workforce, and adult life. Ethical decision making also gains recognition due to emerging ethical issues."

Nonetheless, Google's AI overview of the legal use of the noun word "decision" is an informative for its political use:  "In law, a decision is a court's judgment on the rights and obligations of parties in a case.  It can also refer to the text of the court's opinion and order.  What does a legal decision include?: Facts: A summary of the facts of the case; Laws: A discussion of the relevant laws; Reasoning: The court's explanation of how the law applies to the case; Holding: The court's determination on the legal issues; Order: The court's instructions to the parties involved."

My research also suggests during the next four years of 47's administration, the noun word "decision" has the potential to be most important word of the 21st century.

 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision 

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/decision 

https://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-verb-for/decision.html]\ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision-making 

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https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/career-decision-making-is-the-21st-century-skill-1697697567IKI