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Definition for or

conjunction as in a suggestion of choice

Weak matches

as a choice, as a substitute, as an alternative, conversely, either, in other words, in preference to, in turn, on the other hand, or but, or else, or only, preferentially

conjunction as in a suggestion of correction

Weak matches

contrary to, in reverse, instead, instead of, on the contrary, oppositely, or not, or not exactly, or rather, rather, reversing it

conjunction as in a suggestion of approximation

Weak matches

about, approximately, practically, roughly

conjunction as in either

Strong matches

alternative, substitute, uncertainty

Weak matches

else, ere, instead, oppositely, otherwise, rather

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In September, "zombie-style knives" and "zombie-style machetes" were banned in England and Wales, making it an imprisonable offence to own, make, transport or sell a wide range of “statement” knives favoured by criminal gangs.

From BBC

HuntingCrossbows replied to our query about the legality of the weapon it sold us and other knives for sale on its website by saying "these are cosplay or display knives for decoration use only".

From BBC

However, our investigation suggests they are still making their way onto Britain's streets because some retailers are breaching - knowingly or unwittingly - the latest restrictions on advertising and selling them.

From BBC

Border Force is responsible for scanning international mail suspected of containing drugs, firearms, knives, and counterfeit items or goods with unpaid customs fees - but not every package is checked.

From BBC

California’s Safely Surrendered Baby law allows for parents or guardians to confidentially surrender newborns under 72 hours old to hospitals or designated fire stations without questions or penalty of abandonment.

From Los Angeles Times

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