designation

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In 1954, at the age of 16, my dad was living with my grandfather in the Bronx when he was diagnosed with Hansen’s Disease, the preferred designation for leprosy.

From Salon

They include “unexplained withdrawals or transfers from bank accounts; sudden changes to wills, trusts or beneficiary designations; bills going unpaid; confusion about financial transactions; isolation from family members or reluctance to discuss money.”

From MarketWatch

Approximately 80% of Greek sheep and goat's milk goes towards making feta cheese, which is a protected designation of origin within the European Union.

From BBC

Venezuela's foreign ministry has "categorically, firmly, and absolutely rejected" the designation.

From BBC

A 1260H designation wouldn’t constitute a ban of sorts for Alibaba and others, but would mark a hit to the company’s reputation and could raise general regulatory risks for U.S. investors and prospective clients.

From Barron's