sale of alcohol
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsaleandalcohol
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sale
noun
uk/seɪl/us/seɪl/
an act of exchanging something ...
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alcohol
noun[U]
uk/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/us/ˈæl.kə.hɑːl/
a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent (= a substance that dissolves another) and in fuel ...
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(Definition ofsaleandalcoholfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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How much money is generated at pub gigs by the music as opposed to thesaleofalcoholor the attractiveness of bar staff?
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They talked about outlawing thesaleofalcoholin the village.
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Thesaleofalcoholneeds to be monitored more closely.
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But whilst the law bans thesaleofalcoholto under-18s, there is clearly a minority that misuses it, often with distressing results.
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The original consultation document proposed further restrictions on thesaleofalcohol.
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The only licence it requires is that for thesaleofalcohol.
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The history of granting licences for thesaleofalcoholis rather interesting.
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I understand that the abatement will be upon one-third of what is received in connection with thesaleofalcohol.
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There must be a case for stronger measures to keep under control thesaleofalcoholto crowds of youngsters.
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Clause 14 introduces new controls over thesaleofalcoholin wholesale quantities on wholesale premises.
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However, my position on thesaleofalcoholat motorway service areas is clear.
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At the last count, in 1986, the total was about 150; so thesaleofalcoholat petrol stations is not a widespread phenomenon.
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We have a law to prevent thesaleofalcoholto children.
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Thesaleofalcoholin this manner is wholly inappropriate in particular areas.
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I believe that they point forcefully to a need to amend legislation on thesaleofalcoholto young people.
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We are told that the management of these houses will not specially push thesaleofalcohol, but will have ginger-beer and tea and coffee.
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I am afraid that some people will always be determined to drink to excess, whatever the controls imposed on thesaleofalcohol.
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Several emergency statutes were introduced, which further restricted the hours for thesaleofalcohol.
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In 1901, thesaleofalcoholto children under 14 was banned, with some exceptions.
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Many people say that existing laws on thesaleofalcoholto young people and tenancy agreements with councils are not properly enforced.
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