Definition of 'given'
2. adjective
If you talk about, for example, any given position or a given time, you mean the particular position or time that you are discussing.
3. preposition
Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means 'if I had the chance'.
4.
See given that sth
5. preposition
6. adjective
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given in American English
verb transitive, verb intransitive
adjective
6.
issued or executed (on the specified date by the specified person)
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