Churches
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- (n.) Plural of church, referring to buildings or organizations dedicated to Christian worship, often with legal implications for property, tax exemption, and governance.
The churches in the city applied for tax-exempt status under federal law.
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As a plural form, 'churches' does not have distinct legal definitions apart from those applicable to the singular 'church.'
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