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For two years, all formal face-to-face education has been on hold, with the UN warning of a "lost generation" of children.

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There is no formal explanation from Taliban government officials for the restrictions.

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Big Brother then confirmed it was issuing him with a formal warning, and said rules regarding language and behaviour are explained to all housemates before entering.

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But reparatory justice could also take the form of a formal apology, educational programmes or public health assistance.

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And the president might possess inherent power to wage war as he sees fit without a formal authorization from Congress, as officials argued during Bush’s presidency.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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