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categorical

[kat-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-] / ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr- /


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So, again: What is the constitutional distinction that allowed the court to spare the Fed from its otherwise categorical execution of agency independence?

From Slate Jun. 29, 2026

"Kim's core message was a categorical rejection of reports of US-China discussions on North Korean denuclearisation as 'false information'", he said.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth employed even more categorical language.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

It was the first time the Court had issued a categorical ban on a punishment other than the death penalty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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