"ladies'" meaning in English

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        "possessive case of lady: belonging to some or all ladies."
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          "ref": "1968, John Fowles, The Magus, page 568:",
          "text": "Kemp left me to go to the ladies'. I pulled out a paperback I had in my pocket.",
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          "ref": "1996, Deirdre Purcell, Roses After Rain, page 335:",
          "text": "\"...Where's the ladies' in this joint? I've to powder me nose.\"",
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          "text": "\"I'm dressed as a woman, but I am still technically a man. I believe that to comply with the law of the land I ought to continue to use the Gents', but in order not to look out place I intend to use the Ladies' from now on. I trust none of you will grass on me...\"",
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          "text": "When he was quite satisfied with his handiwork, The Poet opened the toilet window, and then walked quickly from the gents' into the ladies'.",
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        "(informal and euphemistic) Clipping of ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women."
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        "Short for ladies' department: a section of a department store where clothing is sold for adult females."
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        "(informal) Short for ladies' department: a section of a department store where clothing is sold for adult females."
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          "ref": "1996, Deirdre Purcell, Roses After Rain, page 335:",
          "text": "\"...Where's the ladies' in this joint? I've to powder me nose.\"",
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          "text": "\"I'm dressed as a woman, but I am still technically a man. I believe that to comply with the law of the land I ought to continue to use the Gents', but in order not to look out place I intend to use the Ladies' from now on. I trust none of you will grass on me...\"",
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