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Segregate

segregate vb

-gat·ed
-gat·ing
vt
: to cause or force the separation of
;specif
: to separate (persons) on the basis of race, religion, or national origin
vi
: to practice or enforce a policy of segregation
seg·re·ga·tive [-gā-tiv]
adj



Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

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