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recess  

Definition

  • Say the word recess and most people think of play. Although the term recess has been used to describe a break that occurs between structured meetings, such as those that occur in court or legal proceedings, recess typically refers to a break period during the school day, usually outdoors. [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Recess]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZHR9D2PV-P

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