encyclicals

noun

Definition of encyclicalsnext
plural of encyclical
as in letters
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops

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  1. letters
  2. memos
  3. declarations
  4. directives
Noun
  • The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Clicking this will highlight the letters that make up one of the theme words.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of letters
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  • Prosecutors have outlined a variety of evidence that will be used in the case against Adams, including business records, flight logs from a Turkish airline showing Adams received $50,000 worth of free travel in 2017, and electronic records, such as GPS data, photographs, and voice memos.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Quoting sources inside the court, including from the justices’ private memos, the Times detailed how Chief Justice Roberts pushed for a robust interpretation of presidential immunity from the moment the case reached the high court.
    Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of memos
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  • If the amendment passes, state of emergency declarations would automatically expire 30 days after being declared by the governor.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Arizona governors would need permission from the Legislature to extend certain types of emergency declarations longer than 30 days if voters approve Proposition 135 this year.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of declarations
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  • On September 26, the European Commission released a series of infringement decisions relating to five directives, including the CSRD.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By focusing on skill development and empowerment, using systemic coaching frameworks such as the PEARLS model, the coach ensures that the team is not just following directives but is actively engaged in shaping the change process.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of directives
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