Programs
/ˈproʊɡræmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Planned series of actions or events designed to achieve a legal, policy, or compliance objective.
The government implemented new programs to enhance cybersecurity awareness.
- (v.) Third-person singular form of "program" referring to the act of planning or scheduling something.
The court programs mediation sessions for disputed cases.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "programs" often refer to organized initiatives or schemes established by law or regulation; note the verb form relates to scheduling actions, distinct from the noun's substantive meaning.
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