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Public holiday

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Noun
  1. 1
    A national or regional holiday from work on a specific day, usually for cultural reasons or celebrations.

    "Terra Firma is an Alliance political party formed after the First Contact War. Its policy agenda is based on the principle that Earth must 'stand firm' against alien influences. This covers a variety of legislation. Recent activities by Terra Firma include opposition to a law requiring high school alien language study, a proposal to increase tariffs on alien imports, and leading a popular movement to mark the First Contact War with a public holiday."

  2. 2
    authorized by law and limiting work or official business wordnet

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