definition
Example Sentences
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“Under the longstanding definition, undocumented immigrants are domiciled in this country: They reside here, with ‘an intention to remain,’” the challengers add.
But in a report published on Tuesday, the body representing police chiefs will say their use has become disproportionate in recent years, and the definition should be redrawn to reflect the social media age.
From BBC
“She always did have a narrow definition of community,” Max said, digging in his backpack.
From Literature
“I’m going to read to you the definition of selfish from the dictionary.”
From Literature
“By definition, if a long-term relationship ends, it’s not a lot of fun,” Semple says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
