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kpete

(71,981 posts)
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 10:27 AM Jul 2015

For Reuters' headline writer, a democratic vote is a ruction.

Funds eye 'jam tomorrow' in face of Greek ructions
* Sentiment steady despite Greeks voting no to bailout

* Stocks down 1 pct; peripheral spreads 10 bps wider

* Fund houses advise clients take longer-term view

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/06/funds-greece-volatility-idUSL8N0ZM1JS20150706

ruc·tion (rŭk?shən)
n.
A riotous disturbance; a noisy quarrel.
[Possibly alteration of insurrection.]

ruction (ˈrʌkʃən)
n
1. an uproar; noisy or quarrelsome disturbance
2. (plural) a violent and unpleasant row; trouble: there'll be ructions when she finds out.
[C19: perhaps changed from insurrection]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ruction
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For Reuters' headline writer, a democratic vote is a ruction. (Original Post) kpete Jul 2015 OP
Rock that Thesaurus! HassleCat Jul 2015 #1
Awesome word. I intend to use it. nt Adrahil Jul 2015 #2
That was no democratic vote. DetlefK Jul 2015 #3

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
3. That was no democratic vote.
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 10:36 AM
Jul 2015

It was a poll to find out national sentiment. The outcome does not lead to political consequences. Any decisions will still be made by the greek government and it is not bound in the least to obey the outcome of the poll.

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