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==Institutions== | ==Institutions== | ||
* '''Full names''' of institutions, organizations, companies, etc. ({{xt|United States Department of State}}) are proper names and require capitals. Also treat as a proper name a shorter but still specific form, consistently capitalized in reliable generalist sources (e.g., {{xt|US State Department}} or {{xt|the State Department}}, depending on context). | * '''Full names''' of institutions, organizations, companies, etc. ({{xt|United States Department of State}}) are proper names and require capitals. Also treat as a proper name a shorter but still specific form, consistently capitalized in reliable generalist sources (e.g., {{xt|US State Department}} or {{xt|the State Department}}, depending on context). | ||
** Avoid ambiguous use of terms like "city"/"City" and "state"/"State" to indicate a governing body. Write clearly to indicate "the city council", the "state legislature", or "the state government". | ** Avoid ambiguous use of terms like "city"/"City" and "state"/"State" to indicate a governing body. Write clearly to indicate "the city council", the "state legislature", or "the state government". | ||