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Within the boundaries, either physical or metaphorical; especially within the limits of acceptable behavior.

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within the pale

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within the pale

Prepositional phrase

Within the boundaries, either physical or metaphorical; especially within the limits of acceptable behavior.

Japanese Meaning

許容される行動や範囲の内側、すなわち決められた物理的または比喩的な境界内にあること。 / 社会的や道徳的に認められる限度内であること、あるいは逸脱していない状態を指す。

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The committee ruled that his actions were still within the pale, so they imposed no sanctions.

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委員会は彼の行為が依然として許容範囲内であると判断し、処分を科さなかった。

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Within the boundaries, either physical or metaphorical; especially within the limits of acceptable behavior.

That settlement has to be a return to her pre-1967 boundaries. Precisely because Israel is by no means forced to make so generous a move, the international support (even love) this would generate would secure her future permanently. It would bring her back within the pale.

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