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A division or section of something, especially of a book
“Vernon assigned some very easy homework from the first chapter of our textbook, and then we were dismissed.”
A distinctive period in history or in a person's life
“The loss of these collections will close a chapter in the book of human inquiry forever.”
A distinct stage in a series of events or process
“The Japanese drug marked a new chapter in the treatment of insomnia.”
A sequence (of events), especially when presumed related and likely to continue
“A chapter of events, of changing internal pattern, was commenced.”
A local branch of a society
“He serves as president of the local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and he is a licensed commercial pilot.”
A governing body or committee
“One of the more controversial parts of the new church order is the decision to give Parish Councils, not the cathedral chapters, the power to hire clergy.”
A large meeting or assembly, especially of members of a party or group
“In 1304, he was present at the general chapter of the Dominican order held at Toulouse.”
Provision in document
An event or series of events
A local chapter of a fraternity
An organization dedicated to religious doctrines or pursuits
A piece of literature or passage of scripture that is read aloud
A piece of writing submitted for publication in a journal, book, etc.
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity
(publishing) A single edition of a periodical publication
A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
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