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nexus

/ˈnɛk.suːs/

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noun

Verbindung, Zusammenhang

A form of connection.

Examples :

"The new student's arrival was a nexus for several friendships forming in the class. "

Die Ankunft des neuen Schülers war ein Ausgangspunkt für die Entstehung mehrerer Freundschaften in der Klasse.

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noun

Verbindung, Zusammenhang

A connected group.

Examples :

"The community center serves as the nexus of local social activities. "

Das Gemeindezentrum dient als Verbindung für lokale soziale Aktivitäten.

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noun

Mittelpunkt, Zentrum

The centre of something.

Examples :

"The school library is the nexus of learning and research for our students. "

Die Schulbibliothek ist das Zentrum des Lernens und der Forschung für unsere Schüler.

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noun

Nexus, Schuldner (im antiken Rom)

In Ancient Rome, a person who had contracted a nexum or obligation of such a kind that, if he failed to pay, his creditor could compel him to work as a servant until the debt was paid.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, a farmer's nexus might involve surrendering his labor to a wealthy landowner until a failed harvest loan was repaid. "

Im antiken Rom konnte ein Nexus eines Bauern darin bestehen, seine Arbeitskraft an einen wohlhabenden Landbesitzer abzutreten, bis ein gescheitertes Ernte-Darlehen zurückgezahlt war.

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Verbindung, Beziehung

The relationship between a vendor and a jurisdiction for the purpose of taxation, established for example by the vendor operating a physical store in that jurisdiction.

Examples :

"Opening a small office in California created a nexus for the online retailer, meaning they were now required to collect California sales tax. "

Die Eröffnung eines kleinen Büros in Kalifornien schuf eine Verbindung für den Online-Händler, was bedeutete, dass er nun die kalifornische Umsatzsteuer erheben musste.

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