Population
/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) All the inhabitants of a specified area, considered collectively.
The census recorded the population of the city as two million.
- (n.) A group of individuals in a legal context, such as those subject to a particular statute or regulation.
The law applies to the population residing within the state boundaries.
Forms
- populations
Commentary
In legal texts, 'population' often defines the scope of who is affected by laws or policies and should be used precisely to avoid ambiguity.
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