"ULEZ" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈju.lɛz/ Forms: ULEZs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ULEZ (plural ULEZs)
  1. (UK, transport) Acronym of ultra low emission zone, a place in central London subject to stringent exhaust emission standards for motor vehicles. Tags: UK, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: ultra low emission zone (extra: a place in central London subject to stringent exhaust emission standards for motor vehicles) Categories (topical): Transport Synonyms: Ulez Related terms (ultra-low emission zone): T-Charge, former surcharge for higher-emission vehicles
    Sense id: en-ULEZ-en-noun-kle37D4C Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: transport

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