definition

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Martin believes the legislation is flawed because it does not contain a definition of what counts as a second home.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“For us the definition of success is to compete in a sustainable way,” said Thorrington, who is also LAFC’s co-president.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“By definition, if a long-term relationship ends, it’s not a lot of fun,” Semple says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The debate the new definition has triggered is this: Should the term cure be used at all?

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

This definition at least eliminates the confusion of treating as works of art such natural phenomena as flowers, seashells, or sunsets.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson