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noun
An area that is granted special protection or immunity from military operations or attacks, such as a religious or cultural site or one belonging to another party than those involved in a conflict.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A refuge where certain species are granted a protected status and cannot be killed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences
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noun
A category of a commercial transaction in which one business or organization holds exclusive rights to operate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see privileged, sanctuary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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