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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 20. Civil Rights § 20-145. Terms, defined - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-20-civil-rights/ne-rev-st-sect-20-145/
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