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    "definition": "A general category for the units into which the country of Chad is divided for administration, forming a hierarchy that the registry aliases name, including regions, departments, prefectures, subprefectures and municipalities; the term covers any such subnational division of Chad rather than one named unit. The exact structure has changed over time as Chad reorganised its administrative divisions, so current names and boundaries should be checked against current sources.",
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      "describe the named levels",
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      "Hierarchy of levels",
      "Structure changed over time",
      "Category, not one unit"
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      "Regions, departments, prefectures, subprefectures, municipalities of Chad",
      "A single named region is one instance; other countries have their own systems"
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        "quantity": "registry parent",
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        "unit": "note",
        "note": ""
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      "departments of Chad",
      "subprefectures of Chad",
      "municipalities of Chad"
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        "relation": "is a kind of",
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        "why": "in registry terms"
      },
      {
        "relation": "is part of",
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        "why": ""
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      {
        "relation": "is contrasted with",
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        "why": ""
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        "relation": "is contrasted with",
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        "Confuse levels of the hierarchy in reports.",
        "Take sides in border or control disputes.",
        "Use administrative data to target communities or displaced people."
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        "Chad's divisions have changed several times, and errors misdirect services and aid.",
        "Administrative maps are tied to ethnic and political tensions."
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        "Residents of Chad",
        "Refugees and displaced people",
        "Aid agencies"
      ]
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      "master_systems": [
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      "title": "Wikipedia: Administrative divisions of Chad",
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            "name": "Definition",
            "description": "Definition.",
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                    "text": "Is the question about the current structure, which needs current sources?",
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                    "text": "What are the regions, departments, prefectures and subprefectures of Chad?",
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                    "text": "Which entry fits the specific level?",
                    "kind": "action"
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                    "text": "Which references are standard?",
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                  }
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              {
                "id": "history-finding",
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                    "text": "How has Chad reorganised its divisions over time?",
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                    "text": "Are the current names verified?",
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        "id": "function",
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        "description": "Function.",
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                "id": "governance-finding",
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                    "text": "What role do these units play in governing Chad?",
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                  {
                    "text": "Which sources are cited?",
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                  }
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                "id": "law-finding",
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                    "text": "What law defines Chad s administrative divisions?",
                    "kind": "provenance"
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                  {
                    "text": "Which entry fits administrative territorial entity?",
                    "kind": "action"
                  }
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        "id": "context",
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                    "text": "How are Chad s administrative units shown on maps?",
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                    "text": "Is the information current?",
                    "kind": "boundary"
                  }
                ]
              }
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                "id": "compare-finding",
                "name": "Compare",
                "description": "Compare.",
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                  {
                    "text": "How does Chad s system compare with other countries?",
                    "kind": "provenance"
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                    "text": "Is the presentation neutral?",
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                  }
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              }
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    "Should each level be a separate entry?",
    "How should current structure be verified?",
    "How should historical reorganisations be noted?"
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