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What does the phrase 'valid until' mean?

Strafford Self Drive
The word "Valid until ……." refers to the time limit quotes are valid for. It only affects those who have requested quotes only.
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What does the phrase [from old catalog] mean?

Library of Congress Online Catalog (Library of Congress FAQ)
In the Library's previous online system known as MUMS, the PreMARC File contained about 4.7 million bibliographic records created prior to the adoption of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (2nd edition). These records resided in a separate physical file and were not taken into account for daily cataloging activities such as headings maintenance. Of those 4.7 million records, approximately 1.
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What does the phrase "Live Your Life" mean?

Early Edition FAQ
This phrase was written on a piece of paper that Gary found in an old trunk belonging to the late Lucius Snow. Presumably, it is advice from Lucius to the person destined to receive the paper after him. However, the paper on which the phrase was written appeared to be torn and there could possibly be more to the message. We may never know for sure.
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What does the phrase "Nigritude Ultramarine" mean?

Nigritude Ultramarine FAQ
Despite sounding like a vaguely racial insult concerning a naval officer, the phrase is meaningless. The individual words, however are real.
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What does the phrase "Under the weather" mean?

It's actually an old nautical term. If someone got sick on board they were sent below deck. They considered themselves "under the weather" as they were not exposed to the elements.
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What does the phrase "table wine" on a bottle mean?

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The term "table wine" does not imply quality or the lack thereof. Chateau Lafite Rothschild is a table wine that will set you back $200-$300 or more. Almaden Chablis is a table wine that costs around $4. (Of course, to some extent, you get what you pay for.) The term refers to the way the government taxes wines. There are only three categories: table wine, dessert wine, and sparkling wine.
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What does the phrase "Nipper's Revenge" mean in regards to the RCA VideoDisc system?

RCA SelectaVision VideoDisc FAQ
Nipper is the dog in the familiar RCA trademark where the terrier mutt peers attentively into the brass horn of a gramophone waiting to hear "His Master's Voice." This actually originated in an 1895 oil painting, and became a registered trademark in 1900, sometime later being acquired by RCA. The trademark fell into disuse in 1968 when Robert Sarnoff (son of RCA founder David Sarnoff) became CEO and instituted the red acrylic systems logo (still in use today in different colors).
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What does the phrase "fractional part thereof" mean?

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Section 12-21-1850 states any person offering soft drinks for sale in a sealed container shall pay the license tax at the rate of one cent for each twelve ounces or fractional part thereof. In calculating the tax rate for soft drinks a conversion factor is used. The conversion factor is defined by the number of cases of a particular case size that would equal one gross of one cent tax value or $1.44.
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What does the phrase "advisories and warnings" mean?

Provincial Water Data Reports - Alberta Environment
The phrase "advisories and warnings" refers to the types of notices that advise, watch for, or warn of future (hours to days) abnormally high water levels.
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The phrase 'gone through' - what does it mean? Where & how do we have to use it?

Learn English - Ask Ellie - Questions and Answers
When I'm shopping and I want to pay for something in the store should I say: "Please charge me this" or "Please charge this too." When I'm going to ask the cashier for something that I think that I have already paid for should I say: "Did you charge this? " When I want change (money) do I say: Can you change me that or Can you change me this dollar for quarters.
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What does the phrase preparation for delivery mean?

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When you are ready to deliver the baby you will be taken to the delivery room. The nurse will clean your vagina and perineum and your legs will be plaed in stirrups. The doctor will prepare for the delivery by dressing in gowns and gloves and placing sterile sheets over your abdomen and legs. If necessary and episiotomy may be performed at this stage. You may also request a mirror to be placed in such a way that you can watch the delivery of your baby.
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What does the phrase "converged communications" mean?

ScanSource Security Distribution
This is the concept of combining data-based applications with telephone voice technology. A converged application might integrate VoIP for a new branch office of a company with the company's existing land-line telephone system that has been used in its business for many years.
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What does valid U.S. status mean?

Immigration Library: Third-Country Visa
Valid U.S. status means that you are authorized by the USCIS (formerly known as the INS) to remain within the U.S. for the authorized period of time.
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I have seen reference to the phrase "Exclusive Works" on your web site. What does that phrase mean?

Entral Group International Inc - FAQ
Exclusive Works" refers to those licensed Works, also called "Control Catalogue Works", which have never been legally distributed in any form in North America except through EGI, and often contain a notice reading "Promotional Copy", or some variation thereof. These Works have not yet been made available to the general public. Typically, the Exclusive Works constitute the latest hits in Asia and are performed by the original artists.
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What you mean by a valid marriage in the Church?

Archdiocese of New York - Frequently Asked Questions
c) each partner intends from the beginning of the marriage to accept God's plan for married life as taught by the Church; d) each partner has the physical and the psychological ability to live out the consent initially given to the marriage. If any one of these requirements is lacking from the beginning of the marriage, then the Church Tribunal, acting as the Bishop's representative, can declare that marriage invalid from its very celebration.
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Where does the phrase "Parenting With Dignity" come from?

Parenting With Dignity - FAQs
When I (Mac Bledsoe) was in the Army there was an amazing lady who worked for me in the office that I was assigned to manage. I'll call her Patricia to keep her identity private, but Patricia kept me sane while I was in the insanity of the Army and the Viet Nam war. She also taught me a ton while I was there. (She remains a friend today and she is still teaching me.
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What does the phrase "Close but no cigar" mean?

Cigars used to be common carnival prizes. So, if you came close to winning the game they would say "Close, but no cigar." Did you know that we have very helpful Botox (651) 209-3694, Restylane (651) 209-3695, Mesotherapy (651) 209-3692 and Laser Surgery (651) 209-3693 telephone lines with recorded information? Please give them a call, listen to the message, and let us know what you think.
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What does the phrase, "Pay only for what you use" mean?

Frequently Asked Questions - The Storeroom
If you order 4 Yellow Boxes and only use 3, we will credit you back for the unused Yellow Box like you never had it. This eliminates guess work! This credit will be issued ONLY during the first 30 days of use, if you are storing in climate controlled facility or relocating from A to B. Offer not valid when units are used on site with no relocation. We do not credit back when used for on-site storage because many customers use our service for short term projects lasting less than one month.
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What does the phrase "pharmaceutical grade" mean?

Proactiv® Solution - Frequently Asked Questions
There are several quality grades for Benzoyl peroxide. Pharmaceutical-grade Benzoyl Peroxide is finely milled to allow smaller particles to penetrate pores more effectively.
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What does the phrase "heaven and earth" mean?

Frequently Asked Questions
This is a Hebrew idiom meaning "all things". It should be remembered that the ancient Hebrew who wrote the Biblical text did not have a conception of the Milky Way Galaxy or the universe. Also they saw the heavens and stars as a canopy or tent covering over the earth. Genesis chapter one is not meant to be a scientific discussion on the origins of the solar system but rather a poetic story about God's involvement with his whole of creation.
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I see the phrase "sumptuary laws" in your catalog from time to time. What does that mean?

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Sumptuary laws are rules governing what you can and cannot wear at period events (though different events may have another name for them), and are based on practices dating as far back as the 12th century. For more information, click here. [1]
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What does the phrase 'International dietary guidelines' mean?

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This refers to a combination of twenty different sets of dietary guidelines from various authorities around the world. It includes those issued most recently by the Joint WHO/FAO consultation on Diet, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases (2003). These were used as the basis for creating the qualifying criteria in the Choices stamp.
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What does the phrase "mail piece" mean?

Oncology Nursing Society - Corporate Support
A mail piece is the actual item that will be mailed to individuals in the list you are renting. Examples include brochures, catalogs, postcards, pamphlets, and letters. Please be advised that a sample of all mail pieces must be submitted for approval before any list rental requests are approved and fulfilled.
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WHC uses the phrase, "Continuum of Care"-what exactly does that mean?

Women's Housing Coalition: A non-profit organization in Balt...
This phrase refers to the provision of appropriate housing and services for women at various stages, from transitional housing to permanent and/or scattered site housing, with increased independence at each level. The WHC entry Program and Flagship, transitional housing program is 2 years, and for some women this is not enough time to establish total independence, and therefore more long-term residential services are provided.
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What does the phrase "normal trade relations" mean?

Trade Agreements/Preferential Duty Programs
Formerly referred to as most favored nation status, normal trade relations is a designation of a non-discriminatory trade policy commitment on the part of one country to extend to another country the lowest tariff rates it applies to any other country. All contracting parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) undertake to apply such treatment to one another under Article I of the treaty.
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What does the phrase "national treatment obligation" mean?

Trade Agreements/Preferential Duty Programs
National treatment obligation is a nondiscrimination obligation imposed at the national level. Once imports have entered a country's territory, (1) internal taxes must be applied equally to imports and the like domestic product, and (2) national regulations must not treat imports "less favorably" than similar domestic goods.
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What does the phrase "section 301 action" mean?

Trade Agreements/Preferential Duty Programs
The phrase "Section 301 action" refers to Sections 301 of the 1974 Act. This Act is a non-military weapon available to United States government to influence the behavior of a foreign government and to retaliate against the behavior of a foreign government with respect to a particular trade position undertaken by a foreign government that is seen as unfair to American exporters competing in that country with local producers.
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The phrase COMM ERROR (SEE USER GUIDE) appears on my screen. What does that mean?

Amtel Systems Corporation - Text Messaging and Communication
The phrase is short for "Communication Error" and is displayed to let you know that your communication is not going through to the intended recipient. A number of situations can cause this error to occur. Check the following:
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The phrase INPUT FORMAT ERROR appears on my screen. What does that mean?

Amtel Systems Corporation - Text Messaging and Communication
This error message is seen when you are programming/customizing an Amtel unit if data has been entered incorrectly, or invalid/improper data has been entered while programming in the "Special Function" mode. To correct the problem re-enter data, refer to the Programming section in System Administrator Manual for step-by-step instructions, or call your local authorized Amtel dealer or Amtel Systems Corporation.
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