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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.

See also

within touching distance Withing Withington withinness Withinshaw Withlacoochee