SUBSTANTIAL in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... substantial sobriety time behind them was sufficient ... BB xvii, Foreword to Second Edition

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By late 1937, the number of members having substantial sobriety time behind them was sufficient to convince the membership that a new light had entered the dark world of the alcoholic.

... substantial unanimity; that its actions never be ... BB p.575, Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)

XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

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