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| chapter [ cháptər ] (plural chapters) |
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1. section of book: one of the main sections of a text, usually having a title or number as a heading
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2. period of development: an identifiable period in the history or development of something
  Their move to France began a new chapter in their lives.
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3. series of events: a series of events having a common characteristic
a turbulent chapter in the history of the country
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4. branch of group: a branch of a society or organization
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takes a singular or plural verb
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5. christianity group of canons: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church, or the body of members of an order of knighthood
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takes a singular or plural verb
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6. christianity assembly of chapter: a meeting of a cathedral or church chapter
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| [12th century. Via French chapitre< Latin capitulum 'small head' < caput 'head'] |
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give or quote chapter and verse to give exact information and detailed references on a topic
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