delineate

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Among other provisions, the bill would delineate when crypto markets are subject to securities regulation, likely placing most of the industry under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Some countries delineate air identification defence zones, wherein they require foreign planes to identify themselves.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

You can delineate these bequests in a will or in a trust, but either way, the designated administrator becomes responsible for distributing the items and can be held accountable if things go missing.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association, which doesn’t delineate gender in its acting categories, gave all four of its acting awards to women.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023

He went on to delineate and, he hoped, prove his point.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman