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1 the complete works of an author
  • Jane Austen's corpus is modest in number but magnificent in achievement

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2 a dead body
  • international conventions requiring that the corpus of the enemy combatant be treated with respect and dignity

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The first known use of corpus was in the 15th century

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“Corpus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corpus. Accessed 4 Dec. 2020.

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