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a public holiday established by law, during which certain work, government business, etc., is restricted.[1865-70, Amer.]
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legal holiday
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legal holiday — n AmE an official holiday on which most government offices and banks are closed British Equivalent: bank holiday … Dictionary of contemporary English
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legal holiday — A day declared a holiday by statute, the terms of which, such as provisions respecting the closing of banks, exchanges, public offices, etc., determine the nature of the business which can be legally transacted upon the day. A statutory… … Ballentine's law dictionary
legal holiday — noun Date: 1867 a holiday established by legal authority and marked by restrictions on work and transaction of official business … New Collegiate Dictionary
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legal holiday — le′gal hol′iday n. a public holiday established by law, during which certain work, government business, etc., is restricted • Etymology: 1865–70 … From formal English to slang
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holiday — I noun celebration, day of festivities, day off, dies festus, feriae, festival, fete, furlough, gala, jubilee, leave, leisure, lull, recess, rest, time off, vacation associated concepts: general holiday, legal holiday II index furlough … Law dictionary
