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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 Residents of other Florida counties can find their local elections office through the ⁠Florida Division of Elections' statewide directory. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Penalties for businesses If a business sells or offers to sell a product that is not in the directory, the consequences can be severe. — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 When multiple businesses compete in the same area, local publication links, directory citations and offline brand strength act as the ultimate tiebreakers. — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The goals are less diffuse for the 10-year pilot ACCESS program, which published a directory of initial participants last month. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directory

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Noun

Under city code, the maximum podium height is limited to nine stories.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The City Council dropped the community kitchen from its priorities because of the cost of installing appliances and meeting health code requirements.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of code

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Those statutes prohibit local governments from limiting federal immigration enforcement.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
The statute requires the Title IX coordinator to promptly contact the complainant to discuss available supportive measures, even if a formalcomplaint isn’t filed.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of statute

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Missouri advocates are seeking to repeal a constitutional amendment voters approved two years ago, while Virginia opponents are working to keep a new amendment out of their state constitution.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The impact This ballot measure would amend the state constitution to change the current recall system.

— Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of constitution

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Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of law

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New regulations starting in 2027 will also limit tax credits for certain lawfully present immigrants, which could result in an additional 1 million uninsured individuals over time.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Energetic regulation and enforcement may be for naught, though, given localization of education governance and the high degree of district autonomy demanded by residents.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of regulation

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The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
The Photo Studio, led by a professional photographer, also offers classes and instruction on how to snap the perfect wildlife and iceberg pictures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of instruction

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Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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