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Meanings of estate in English
A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights.
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Examples for "estate of the realm"
Examples for "estate of the realm"
1
We, too, have our privileges; we, too, are an estate of the realm.
2
The gallery in which the reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm.
3
During those middle ages when all the intellect and learning was practically possessed by the clergy, they constituted a separate estate of the realm.
4
We knew that the constitution of this country is a monarchy tempered by co-ordinate estates of the realm.
5
The proceeding should have been by address to the three estates of the Realm, asking them to undertake the decision of the question.
1
This being touched with the sceptre, the three estates proceeded to elect their representatives.
2
Not in opinion, Sir John, which is one of the three estates of the government.
3
He had quickly assembled the three estates at Paris, all of whom promised the king their aid.
4
This sturdy and wholesome contention among the three estates ended at last in the victory of the kings.
5
Each estate voted as a unit, and two out of the three estates were sufficient to carry a measure.
Usage of estate in English
1
The company comprises different business sectors, including real estate and health services.
2
No state income tax on Social Security benefits or state estate tax.
3
Therefore as far as they're concerned it's just a real estate deal.
4
However, the improved infrastructure should help in the long-term, estate agents believe.
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He told funny stories about selling real estate; he asked good questions.
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Yet, simply spinning off real estate does not ensure value, analysts said.
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The company is currently negotiating terms with Delphi's estate, the source said.
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Others segment mainly includes real estate business and paid nursing home business.
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However, the estate could bring in over four million kronor after taxes.
10
The estate was purchased less than a year ago for £10 million.
11
The Company also provides real estate services primarily to financial services clients.
12
The gardens were neglected; so was the house; so was the estate.
13
Yet a moribund real estate market means the company's outlook remains uncertain.
14
The estate and the title were in the family; that was certain.
15
Yes, he bought a considerable estate in Hampshire some five years ago.
16
During the meal a question arose about some point concerning the estate.
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Estate across language varieties
Ireland
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Australia
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United States of America
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