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rigidification

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ri·gid·i·fy  (r-jd-f)
intr. & tr.v. ri·gid·i·fied, ri·gid·i·fy·ing, ri·gid·i·fies
To become or cause to become rigid.
ri·gidi·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
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Noun1.rigidification - the process of becoming stiff or rigid
rigidifying, stiffening
natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
rigor mortis - muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days
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It should also be noted that Morris's motion plainly contemplated that the sister-state "effect of such acts, records, and proceedings" was appropriate for determination in the national legislature (where experience and practical considerations could be taken into account), rather than for a priori rigidification by constitutional command.
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These two physical limits have been naturally chosen to prevent serious rigidification of the structure from appearing, in which case, any deformation would be proscribed during the forming stage.
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