option

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Synonyms: ophion, opticon

Antonyms: ophion, opticon

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Noun

1. One of a set of [[choice]]s that can be made. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. The [[freedom]] or [[right]] to choose.
3. {{senseid|en|Q187860}}{{lb|en|finance|legal}} A [[contract]] giving the holder the right to buy or sell an [[asset]] at a set [[strike]] price; can apply to financial [[market]] [[transactions]], or to ordinary transactions for [[tangible]] assets such as a residence or automobile. {{defdate|from mid-18th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|law|uncountable}} The acquiring or retention of a [[nationality]] through personal choice as a [[right]], bypassing selective legal mechanisms for [[naturalization]], especially in cases where a territory is transferred or passed on from one state to another.

Verb

1. To purchase an option on something. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|computing|dated}} To [[configure]], by setting an option.

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