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corps

/kɔːr/ /kɔːrp/

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noun

Korps

A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

Examples :

"The army's main assault corps consisted of three divisions. "

Das Hauptangriffskorps der Armee bestand aus drei Divisionen.

military group war

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Korps, Truppe

An organized group of people united by a common purpose.

Examples :

"White House press corps"

Das Pressekorps des Weißen Hauses

organization group military

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Korporal

A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

Examples :

"The new recruits were eager to learn from the corps, who had years of experience in the army. "

Die neuen Rekruten waren begierig darauf, von den Korporalen zu lernen, die jahrelange Erfahrung in der Armee hatten.

military position group war organization

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Wachtmeister

A non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman.

Examples :

"The new police corps member helped train the recruits. "

Der neue Wachtmeister half bei der Ausbildung der Rekruten.

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Wagenmeister

A worker in charge of the wagonway, reporting to the deputy.

Examples :

"The wagonway corps member reported to the deputy foreman about the repairs needed. "

Der Wagenmeister berichtete dem stellvertretenden Vorarbeiter über die notwendigen Reparaturen.

job work organization

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Korporale

The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth.

Examples :

"The priest carefully laid the white corps on the altar before the communion service. "

Der Priester legte das weiße Korporale vor dem Kommunionsgottesdienst sorgfältig auf den Altar.

religion ritual theology material

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Körperschaft, juristische Person

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

Examples :

"The student council, a corps of elected representatives, organized the school's annual fundraising drive. "

Die Schülervertretung, eine Körperschaft gewählter Vertreter, organisierte die jährliche Spendenaktion der Schule.

group organization business law government

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Stadtrat, Stadtverwaltung

The municipal governing body of a borough or city.

Examples :

"The city corps approved the new budget for the parks department. "

Der Stadtrat genehmigte den neuen Haushalt für die Parkabteilung.

government politics organization

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Körperschaft

In Fascist Italy, a joint association of employers' and workers' representatives.

Examples :

"The Italian factory's corps negotiated wages and working conditions. "

Die Körperschaft der italienischen Fabrik verhandelte über Löhne und Arbeitsbedingungen.

politics government organization history state business society economy war group

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Bauch, Wampe

A protruding belly; a paunch.

Examples :

"His large corps made his shirt feel tight. "

Sein großer Bauch ließ sein Hemd eng werden.

appearance body