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section in Norwegian

section in Norwegian is tvangsinnlegge — section means a distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.

section in Norwegian

tvangsinnlegge
verb
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) To commit (a person) to a hospital for mental health treatment as an involuntary patient. So called after various sections of legal acts regarding mental health.

What does "section" mean?

  1. noun A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
    "Please read the introduction section before starting the exam."
  2. verb To divide something into separate parts, or (British, informal) to have someone detained under mental health law.
    "The report is sectioned into five chapters."
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section in a sentence

  • Please read the introduction section before starting the exam.
  • The orchestra's string section rehearsed separately.
  • The report is sectioned into five chapters.

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What is "section" in Norwegian?

"section" in Norwegian is tvangsinnlegge. section means: A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.

How do you use "section" in a sentence?

Example: "Please read the introduction section before starting the exam." In Norwegian, "section" is tvangsinnlegge.

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