في غير ما وضعت له
For something other than that for which the word was assigned.
The divergence from ordinary assignment begins here. Use in the established sense is literal; figurative usage must depart from that sense. But departure is necessary, not sufficient.
“Asad” for the animal involves no transfer. “Asad” for a brave person involves a changed intended sense, but still needs a meaningful connection such as courage and an indicator that the word denotes a person rather than the animal.
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Defining Majāz: Conditions, Indication, and Classification by Convention
في غير ما وضعت له
For something other than that for which the word was assigned.
The divergence from ordinary assignment begins here. Use in the established sense is literal; figurative usage must depart from that sense. But departure is necessary, not sufficient.
“Asad” for the animal involves no transfer. “Asad” for a brave person involves a changed intended sense, but still needs a meaningful connection such as courage and an indicator that the word denotes a person rather than the animal.