Sentence examples for longstanding definition from inspiring English sources

The corps' longstanding definition of "fill" has explicitly prohibited the use of waste material like mining residue.

WASHINGTON — The federal government is changing its longstanding definition of "forcible rape" in compiling national crime statistics — expanding both the definition of victims, to include males, and the types of sexual assault that will be counted in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Report.

Internet research introduces new complications to these longstanding definitions and regulatory frameworks intended to protect subject privacy.

It fundamentally blends the societal notion of investment with the longstanding capitalist definition, resulting in a decision that is based in both consumer and investor aspirations.

For several years, the NVCA and its members have been aggressively lobbying Congress to change the longstanding federal definition of a small business as "independently owned" to include firms that are controlled by wealthy venture capitalists and even some of the largest venture capital firms in America.

In a way, the malaise in both countries represents the logical conclusion to longstanding and contrasting definitions of tolerance.

In a way, the malaise on both sides of the Channel represents the logical conclusion to longstanding and contrasting definitions of tolerance.

"What I see here is individuals trying to change the definition of a longstanding institution called marriage to fit into their agenda".

The majority of respondents were older, and by definition would have longstanding disease and their information needs may differ significantly from patients with a recent diagnosis of AS.

Add on a nipple slip that forced us to grapple with the definition of "indecency" and confront longstanding stereotypes about black women, and you've got a legit sexual lightning rod.

"The Coalition has had a very longstanding policy position in support of the current definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman".