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This tag is for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning or correctness of a word in a sentence. Give as much context as possible.
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Why do judges use 'would' in conclusions of legal judgments?
I agree with Codeswitcher's comment. Judges live in a world of precise language that assigns technical meaning to ordinary words and obsolete usages. The judgement is not the order. The judgement is t …
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How to say something like "my company" without sounding like I own the company?
"The" works for transport: "the plane was late, I missed the bus".
I think it works for "company" in most circumstances. "The company sent me to Alaska". "Careful with the car seats, it belongs to th …
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