Meaning : An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.
Synonyms : pragmatic sanction
Meaning : Concerned with practical matters.
Example :
A matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem.
A matter-of-fact account of the trip.
Synonyms : matter-of-fact, pragmatical
Meaning : Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.
Synonyms : pragmatical
Meaning : Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
Example :
A hardheaded appraisal of our position.
A hard-nosed labor leader.
Completely practical in his approach to business.
Not ideology but pragmatic politics.
Synonyms : hard-nosed, hardheaded, practical