Entry Word: unequivocal

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having no exceptions or restrictions <received unequivocal authorization to proceed with the project> — see absolute 2
2 not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation <an unequivocal frown showed that he was not happy with the situation> — see clear 2
3 so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning <the unequivocal directions on the vial state that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women> — see explicit