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categorical

[kat-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-] / ˌkæt ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr- /


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So, again: What is the constitutional distinction that allowed the court to spare the Fed from its otherwise categorical execution of agency independence?

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

“Assertions made by the prosecutor…of consistent categorical denial are devoid of credibility,” the report states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"Kim's core message was a categorical rejection of reports of US-China discussions on North Korean denuclearisation as 'false information'", he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The campaign’s statement was followed hours later by a categorical denial from the congressman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It was the first time the Court had issued a categorical ban on a punishment other than the death penalty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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