Glossary E

Glossary E

Deutsch: Flüchtigkeit / Español: Elusividad / Português: Elusividade / Français: Insaisissabilité / Italiano: Elusività

Elusiveness in the psychology context refers to a characteristic or behavior where an individual or an aspect of their personality is difficult to understand, define, capture, or predict. This can relate to emotions, thoughts, actions, or the overall nature of a person that seems to evade clear identification or comprehension. In psychological terms, elusiveness can manifest in various ways, from an individual's elusive behavior in social interactions to the elusive nature of certain mental states or conditions.

Emancipation means being set free from servitude or slavery.

Embalming is defined as the removal of blood and bodily fluids from a corpse, together with their replacement with artificial preservatives intended to retard decomposition and color the skin. Embalming is mainly intended to permit viewing of the body during a wake or visitation. When the dead body is to be transported on a common carrier, like plane or ship, Embalming is required by law only in limited circumstances

Embezzlement refers to the misappropriation, or illegal disposal, of legally entrusted property by the person to whom it was entrusted, with the intent to defraud the legal owner or the intended beneficiary.

Deutsch: Emblem / Español: Emblema / Português: Emblema / Français: Emblème / Italiano: Emblema

Emblem in the psychology context refers to a specific type of nonverbal communication where gestures are used to convey specific, conventional meanings understood within a cultural or social group. These gestures are symbolic and can communicate messages without the use of words, acting as a form of sign language. Emblems are an important aspect of social interactions, providing insight into cultural norms, emotional states, and interpersonal dynamics.

Emblems refer to non-verbal gestures that have well-understood definitions or meanings within a given or particular culture ; they usually have direct verbal translations, such as the OK sign or the "hush" or be quiet sign"

Embolism is defined as a type of occlusion of an artery in which the clot forms in one area of the body and travels through the arterial system to another area, in this case, the brain, where it becomes lodged and obstructs cranial blood flow. Approximately 14% of all CVAs are caused by an Embolism. Embolism is derived from the Greek word "embolos" which means "plug" or "wedge".

Embracery also spelled Imbracery is defined as an attempt to influence a jury illegally as by bribery, threats, or promises.