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enclosure

en·clo·sure [ in klṓər, en klṓər ] (plural en·clo·sures) or in·clo·sure [ in klṓər ] (plural in·clo·sures)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something inside letter: something extra enclosed in a letter or package

2. land surrounded by boundary: an area of land surrounded by a fence, wall, or other boundary

3. boundary fence: a fence, wall, or other boundary surrounding something

4. U.K. reserved area at sports event: an area of ground at a sports event set aside for specific spectators or competitors

5. act of enclosing land: the act or process of enclosing land to prevent general use

6. christianity restricted part of convent or monastery: the part of a convent or monastery, especially the living quarters, that is restricted to members

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