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measure

noun as in standard, rule

noun as in bill, law

noun as in beat, rhythm

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The matter was complicated by Proposition 218, a 1996 statewide ballot measure designed to make it harder for local governments to raise taxes and fees.

Assembly Bill 715 was among the most hotly contested education-related measures, spawning from dissatisfaction, largely among a coalition of Jewish groups, to the way ethnic studies has been taught in some California classrooms.

The new measures will come into force early next year, but will first need to be approved by the majority of EU member states and the European Parliament.

From BBC

And in recent weeks, he has continued to expand the measures, despite polls indicating relatively limited public support.

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High net worth individuals have become increasingly attractive targets as they often lack the security measures employed by businesses, researchers warn.

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

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