designation
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The designation was first established decades ago under ICE’s predecessor agency, Immigration and Naturalization Services.
From Los Angeles Times
This is a designation used by the US state department that provides for sanctions against countries "engaged in severe violations of religious freedom".
From BBC
It can be an alphabet soup of certifications under a professional’s name, but some of the more well-known certifications for a financial adviser include the Certified Financial Planner designation and the Chartered Financial Consultant designation.
From MarketWatch
The designation means the companies, their subsidiaries and partners won’t be able to import, market or sell new drone equipment in the U.S.
Beneficiary designations can also result in unintentionally unequal distributions if there’s more than one heir, and complications if the beneficiaries die first or aren’t changed appropriately as life circumstances change.
From Los Angeles Times
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