A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Ukase
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In Russia, a published proclamation or imperial order,
having the force of law.
Ukase meaning & definition 1 of Ukase.
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[Ukase] -- pronounced You-KAYS. From the Russian term, ukas, of similar pronunciation, meaning a decree by the czar that had the force of law. In English, it means decree, or [edict]. Recently used by United States Supreme Court Justice [Antonin Scalia] in an anterview with New York Magazine.
Ukase meaning & definition 2 of Ukase.
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(in tsarist Russia) a decree with the force of law.
Ukase meaning & definition 3 of Ukase.
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