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germaneness

NOUN

relevance

Synonyms

STRONG

applicability application appositeness aptness bearing fitness materiality pertinence pertinency propriety relevancy suitability suitableness usefulness

WEAK

concernment

Antonyms

STRONG

inappropriateness

Example Sentences

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Now it’s on other topics, but there’s no real germaneness rule in hearings, as there is on the floor.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2020

The Senate has rules where issues must meet a test of germaneness.

From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2019

The chamber could change its rules to require germaneness or adopt reforms that make it easier to choke off debate.

From US News • Oct. 16, 2015

"A germaneness rule for this body?" he asked.

From Time Magazine Archive