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nexus

/ˈnɛk.suːs/

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noun

Conexión, vínculo

A form of connection.

Examples :

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

La llegada del nuevo estudiante fue un vínculo para la formación de varias amistades en la clase.

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noun

Conexión, vínculo

A connected group.

Examples :

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

El centro comunitario sirve como conexión de las actividades sociales locales.

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noun

Centro, núcleo

The centre of something.

Examples :

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

La biblioteca de la escuela es el centro de aprendizaje e investigación para nuestros estudiantes.

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Nexus, deudor (en la antigua Roma)

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. "

En la antigua Roma, un nexus de un agricultor podría implicar la entrega de su trabajo a un terrateniente adinerado hasta que se pagara un préstamo de cosecha fallido.

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Conexión, vínculo

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. "

Abrir una pequeña oficina en California creó una conexión para el minorista en línea, lo que significaba que ahora estaban obligados a cobrar el impuesto sobre las ventas de California.

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