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nexus

/ˈneksəs/

C1CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister

General noun

A connection or central link between things, or the point where they converge.

The study examines the nexus of trade, migration and identity.

Similar: link, connection, junction

Topic: Advanced English in General English

Law noun

The connection between a taxpayer and a jurisdiction sufficient to justify taxation.

A warehouse in the state created enough nexus to trigger a sales-tax obligation.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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