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dossier
[dos-ee-ey, -ee-er, daw-see-ey, -see-er, daw-syey]
noun
plural
dossiersa collection or file of documents on the same subject, especially a complete file containing detailed information about a person or topic.
Synonyms: , ,
dossier
/ ˈdɒsɪˌeɪ, dosje, -sɪə /
noun
a collection of papers containing information on a particular subject or person
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dossier1
Example Sentences
This was followed by last month's infamous Oval Office showdown when Trump ambushed Ramaphosa with a video and printouts of stories alleging white people were being persecuted – much of his dossier has been discredited.
He added: "They said they will look at all the evidence and your dossier and we have no reason to believe whatsoever that it was accidental or suicide."
London and Kelly have been briefed in advance — there are dossiers — so that when the subject arrives at the “Wardrobe Warehouse,” a room filled with promising togs and accessories awaits them.
Benn - who says he has spent £1m in legal costs - feels vindicated and does not see the need to release the dossier or the findings of his legal battle.
A summary of the dossier accused the Britons of being involved in the forced displacement of civilians and coordinated attacks on protected sites.
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A dossier is a collection of detailed information about a person or other subject.The word dossier is popularly associated with espionage, law enforcement, and politics. When used in these contexts, it often refers to a file that includes all the “dirt” on someone (such as secret negative information that could be used to blackmail them).Example: We’ve been tracking this guy for years—we have a 2,000-page dossier on him.
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