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noun

Definition of directory

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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct

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Recent Examples of directory Jim Crow-era copies of the Green Book – a directory of businesses that would accommodate Black road trippers – show just how few options there were. — Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 Riemer was a Palm Beach County School District official and was listed in a School District staff directory at the time of his arrest last year as a Secondary Education curriculum development and school improvement instruction specialist. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 There are no staff currently listed on the Hartford immigration court directory. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 Brolin, Gordon-Levitt, Bush, Scooter Braun, Isaac Lee, A24’s Scott Belsky, composer-producer Benj Pasek, CEO of The Atlantic Nick Thompson and Ezra Klein of The New York Times were among the famous names in the directory. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for directory

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Noun

Well, that is, until Shai takes it upon himself to uphold the bro code and tells him later in the episode.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
The admission criteria, the billing codes, the length-of-stay targets — none of it accounts for the possibility that a patient’s primary presenting problem is not having enough to eat or a warm place to sleep.

— Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of code

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Moncayo said officers have been trained on the new law and understand that simply being within 25 feet of an officer does not violate the statute.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Unlike constitutional amendments, state lawmakers can later change any statute passed by the voters.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of statute

Noun

Independent Polish judges visited scores of towns to promote the rule of law and teach voters about the country's constitution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Independent Polish judges visited scores of towns to promote the rule of law and teach voters about the country’s constitution.

— Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of constitution

Noun

Hopefully, the next administration will see some sense and once again try to protect the citizenry with stricter gun laws.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
The shooting took place in a country with far stronger gun laws compared to the US and where mass shootings are infrequent.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Definition of law

Noun

Fort Worth is moving forward with plans to develop new regulations for data centers as city leaders continue gathering public input and reviewing potential restrictions on future projects.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Four refineries have closed in California so far this decade because of environmental regulations and high costs.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of regulation

Noun

The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Most of the victims died while attempting to flee and ignored shelter-in-place instructions, said Antonio Sanz, president of Andalusia’s emergency services.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of instruction

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In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Marlins tacked on two runs in the second on Lopez’s ground-rule double and Hicks’ sacrifice fly.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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