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YOUR, adjective Pronom. pronoun yure. [G.]

1. Belonging to you; equally applicable to both numbers; as your father; your heart; your prince; your subjects.

2. It is used indefinitely.

YOUR medalist and your critic are much nearer related than the world imagine.

3. Yours is used as a substitute for a noun in the nominative or objective. This book is yours. I have no pen; give me yours. My sword and yours are kin.