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| chap·ter [ cháptər ] (plural chap·ters) |
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1. section of book: one of the main sections of a text, usually having a title or number as a heading
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2. period of development: an identifiable period in the history or development of something
  The treaty opened a new chapter in pan-American relations.
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3. branch of group: a branch of a society or organization
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4. christianity group of canons: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church
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5. christianity assembly of chapter: a meeting of a cathedral or church chapter
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| [12th century. Via French chapitre< Latin capitulum "small head" < caput "head"] |
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give or quote chapter and verse to give exact information and detailed references on a topic
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