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Ordinary

/ˈɔːrdəneri/adjective / noun
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Ordinary means typical, average, or unremarkable, referring to things that are commonplace and lacking exceptional qualities in everyday life. In modern contexts, it's often used to contrast with the extraordinary, highlighting normalcy in routine situations, such as in legal terms where it denotes a standard authority like a judge with original jurisdiction.

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