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cascara

[kas-kar´ah] (Sp.)

bark.

cascara sagra´da dried bark of the shrub Rhamnus purshiana, used as a cathartic.

cas·car·a sa·gra·da

the dried bark of Rhamnus purshiana (family Rhamnaceae); used as a laxative.

Synonym(s): cascara

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The Electoral Commission said: "We have begun a formal investigation into whether there has been any failure to comply with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act in connection with donations made to the Conservative Party by Bearwood Corporate Services."

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A NEW festival in Bearwood will promote community-led music and arts as it encourages local people to celebrate their past, present and future.