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Le non-lieu
A modern anthropological concept describing spaces where individuals remain anonymous. In legal contexts, 'non-lieu' means a dismissal of a case, so context is vital.
Examples in context
L'autoroute est un exemple de non-lieu.
The highway is an example of a non-place.
Augé observe la solitude dans les non-lieux.
Augé observes solitude in non-places.
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