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enclosure

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

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noun

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

Examples :

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."

stationery communication writing

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noun

The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

Examples :

"The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated."

stationery communication business writing

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noun

An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

Examples :

"He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park."

area property environment

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The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

Examples :

"At first, untrained horses resist enclosure."

area property environment

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noun

(British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

Examples :

"Strip-farming disappeared after enclosure."

history property economy agriculture

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The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

Examples :

"The enclosure of the monastery was strictly guarded, allowing only monks and nuns inside. "

religion area building architecture