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obtainment

/əbˈteɪnmənt/

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1 · noun

the act of obtaining something; rare formal usage

取得；获得（较少见的正式用语）

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The legal document uses "obtainment" to refer to securing the permit.
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法律文件用“obtainment”表示取得许可证。
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Pronunciation: /əbˈteɪnmənt/

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