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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

communication go
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

black and white, written communication, written language go
communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)

writing, written material, piece of writing go
the work of a writer

document, written document, papers go
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document go
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

law
legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

noun.communication

13 Subcategories

anti-drug law go
a law forbidding the sale or use of narcotic drugs
anti-racketeering law, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, RICO Act, RICO go
law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
antitrust legislation, antitrust law go
law intended to promote free competition in the market place by outlawing monopolies
statute of limitations go
a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken
constitution, fundamental law, organic law go
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
public law go
a law affecting the public at large
blue law go
a statute regulating work on Sundays
blue sky law go
a state law regulating the sale of securities in an attempt to control the sale of securities in fraudulent enterprises
gag law go
any law that limits freedom of the press
homestead law go
a law conferring privileges on owners of homesteads
poor law go
a law providing support for the poor
Riot Act go
a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them
prohibition go
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages