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Meaning of Chesterton's fence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The principle that reforms should not be made until the reasoning behind the existing state of affairs is understood.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Chestertonian Chestertown chestfeeder chestfeeding Chestfield chestful

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