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Meaning of within the pale | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Within the boundaries, either physical or metaphorical; especially within the limits of acceptable behavior.

Examples

“That settlement has to be a return⟳ to her pre-1967 boundaries. Precisely because Israel is by no means forced to make⟳ so generous a move⟳, the international support⟳ (even love⟳) this would generate⟳ would secure her future permanently. It would bring⟳ her back within the pale.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

within touching distance Withing Withington withinness Withinshaw Withlacoochee

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