(idiomatic) Immediately; instantaneously. / 2007 April 28, Hugh Muir, The Guardian:

(inorganic chemistry, obsolete) iron(III) sulfate

plural of branch of government

A part of a whole governing body which is assigned specific powers; examples include the legislature, the judiciary, the executive, the military, and, in non-secular states, the church.

(idiomatic, chiefly US) The source of an education consisting of real-world experiences, especially adverse experiences.

(idiomatic) a kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness.

(usually capitalized, often sports) A structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals (especially ones of importance to some field), often containing a collection of memorabilia relating to them.

(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.

A commissioned military officer of the highest rank in the United States, ranking directly above a general, and corresponding to marshal or field marshal in other countries. A general of the army is equal in grade or rank to an admiral of the fleet.

plural of organ of state