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The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.

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  1. n. The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.
  2. n. a punctuation mark (‘;’) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
  3. The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.
  4. The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between partsor members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.
  5. n. a punctuation mark (`; ') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period