[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: years
Target surface form: years
Context:
Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=years%1:28:00:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, age, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years
2. sense_key=years%1:28:01:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, age | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
3. sense_key=years%1:28:02:: | definition=the time during which someone's life continues | synonyms=days | examples=the monarch's last days; in his final years
4. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=year, twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
5. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | synonyms=year | examples=a school year
6. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | synonyms=year | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
7. sense_key=class%1:14:04:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class, year | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output: We need to choose the best sense for "years" in the context: "The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>." This indicates a prolonged period of time, not a specific age or lifetime. The phrase "for years" typically means a long time. Sense 2 is "a prolonged period of time" with synonyms "long time, age". That fits. Sense 1 is "a late time of life" which doesn't fit. Sense 3 is "the time during which someone's life continues" but that's like "in his final years" - not appropriate. Sense 4 is a specific year unit, but "for years" implies multiple years, not a single year. Sense 5 and 6 are specific. So best is sense 2. However, note that sense 2 has sense_key=years%1:28:01:: and definition "a prolonged period of time". That seems correct. The example "I haven't been there for years and years" matches. So answer {"sense_index": 2}. But the instruction says return only JSON with sense_index. The sense indices in the list are 1,2,3,... So sense 2.{"sense_index": 2}


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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: years
Target surface form: years
Context:
Another firm that sponsored the dinner, Jones Day, represents one of the trade associations that challenged the law, the National Federation of Independent Business. Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=years%1:28:00:: | definition=a late time of life | synonyms=old age, age, eld, geezerhood | examples=old age is not for sissies; he's showing his years
2. sense_key=years%1:28:01:: | definition=a prolonged period of time | synonyms=long time, age | examples=we've known each other for ages; I haven't been there for years and years
3. sense_key=years%1:28:02:: | definition=the time during which someone's life continues | synonyms=days | examples=the monarch's last days; in his final years
4. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days | synonyms=year, twelvemonth, yr | examples=she is 4 years old; in the year 1920
5. sense_key=year%1:28:02:: | definition=a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity | synonyms=year | examples=a school year
6. sense_key=year%1:28:00:: | definition=the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun | synonyms=year | examples=a Martian year takes 687 of our days
7. sense_key=class%1:14:04:: | definition=a body of students who graduate together | synonyms=class, year | examples=the class of '97; she was in my year at Hoehandle High

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

[Assistant] We need to choose the best sense for "years" in the context: "The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>." This indicates a prolonged period of time, not a specific age or lifetime. The phrase "for years" typically means a long time. Sense 2 is "a prolonged period of time" with synonyms "long time, age". That fits. Sense 1 is "a late time of life" which doesn't fit. Sense 3 is "the time during which someone's life continues" but that's like "in his final years" - not appropriate. Sense 4 is a specific year unit, but "for years" implies multiple years, not a single year. Sense 5 and 6 are specific. So best is sense 2. However, note that sense 2 has sense_key=years%1:28:01:: and definition "a prolonged period of time". That seems correct. The example "I haven't been there for years and years" matches. So answer {"sense_index": 2}. But the instruction says return only JSON with sense_index. The sense indices in the list are 1,2,3,... So sense 2.{"sense_index": 2}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 7. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

finish_reason: stop

role: assistant

reasoning_content:
We need to re-evaluate. The user says my previous answer was invalid, likely because I chose sense_index 2 but the target is "years" and the sense keys are for "years" as a noun. Let's check the senses again:

1. sense_key=years%1:28:00:: | definition=a late time of life
2. sense_key=years%1:28:01:: | definition=a prolonged period of time
3. sense_key=years%1:28:02:: | definition=the time during which someone's life continues
4. sense_key=year%1:28:01:: | definition=a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days (but this is "year" singular, so not directly applicable? But the list entry says "year%1:28:01::" and it's in the list for the target "years"? Actually the candidate senses list includes some with "year" singular. The instruction says "Candidate senses:" and then lists numbers 1-7. The first three are for "years", the next three for "year", and seventh for "class". So we need to choose among 1-7.

Context: "for <t>years</t>" meaning for many years, a prolonged period. That fits sense 2 perfectly. Sense 1 is "a late time of life" - not relevant. Sense 3 is "the time during which someone's life continues" - could be "in his final years", but here it's "for years" meaning duration. Sense 4 is "a period of time containing 365 days" but that's singular and "for years" implies multiple years, so not exactly. However, sometimes "years" could be plural of "year" (sense 4). But the phrase "for years" is typically used to mean a long time, not just multiple calendar years. The example in sense 2: "I haven't been there for years and years" matches the context exactly. So sense 2 is correct.

But the user says "Your previous answer was invalid." Maybe I mis-identified the index? Possibly because sense_index 2 corresponds to the second listed sense (which is sense_key=years%1:28:01::). But maybe the expected index is different? Perhaps the user expects me to choose sense 4 (year%1:28:01::) because "years" is the plural of year? However, the definition of sense 4 is "a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days" and the example "she is 4 years old" shows a specific count. But here "for years" is not a specific count; it's an indefinite long time. So sense 2 is more appropriate.

Maybe the issue is that I answered with {"sense_index": 2} but the system expects only numbers 1-7 and I did that. Let's see if any other sense fits: sense 7 is "class" - no. So I'll stick with sense 2. But to comply with the user's correction, I'll output the same but maybe the user wants me to pick a different one? The user said "Choose one candidate index between 1 and 7." I'll re-answer with 2.

However, to be safe, let's double-check the exact wording of the context: "The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for <t>years</t>." This is an idiomatic usage meaning for a long time. The most direct match is sense 2.

Thus I'll output {"sense_index": 2} again.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: rule
Target surface form: rules
Context:
Another sponsor was pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, which has an enormous financial stake in the outcome of the litigation. The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics <t>rules</t>. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=rule%1:09:00:: | definition=a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | synonyms=regulation | examples=it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation
2. sense_key=rule%1:09:01:: | definition=something regarded as a normative example | synonyms=convention, normal, pattern, formula | examples=the convention of not naming the main character; violence is the rule not the exception
3. sense_key=rule%1:10:00:: | definition=prescribed guide for conduct or action | synonyms=prescript
4. sense_key=rule%1:10:01:: | definition=(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | synonyms=linguistic rule
5. sense_key=rule%1:09:03:: | definition=a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | synonyms=principle | examples=their principles of composition characterized all their works
6. sense_key=rule%1:28:00:: | definition=the duration of a monarch's or government's power | examples=during the rule of Elizabeth
7. sense_key=rule%1:26:00:: | definition=dominance or power through legal authority | synonyms=dominion | examples=France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa; the rule of Caesar
8. sense_key=rule%1:10:02:: | definition=directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | examples=he knew the rules of chess
9. sense_key=rule%1:10:03:: | definition=any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | examples=the rule of St. Dominic
10. sense_key=rule%1:09:02:: | definition=a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | synonyms=principle | examples=the principle of the conservation of mass; the principle of jet propulsion
11. sense_key=rule%1:09:04:: | definition=(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | synonyms=formula | examples=he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs; he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
12. sense_key=rule%1:06:00:: | definition=measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | synonyms=ruler

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
We are given: "And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics <t>rules</t>." The context is about legal ethics rules for judges. The target is "rules" (plural of rule). The candidate senses are numbered 1-12. Sense 1: "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" (regulation). Sense 2: "something regarded as a normative example" (convention). Sense 3: "prescribed guide for conduct or action" (prescript). Sense 4: linguistic rule. Sense 5: "a basic generalization that is accepted as true..." (principle). Sense 6: duration of monarch's power. Sense 7: dominance or power through legal authority. Sense 8: directions for game or sport. Sense 9: rules of religious order. Sense 10: rule or law concerning natural phenomenon. Sense 11: mathematical procedure. Sense 12: measuring stick.

The context: "ethics rules" refers to regulations governing conduct. Sense 3 says "prescribed guide for conduct or action" with synonym "prescript". Sense 1 also says "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior" with synonym "regulation". Both are close. But note that in the sentence, it's "ethics rules" which are specific prescriptions. Also, the text mentions "Code of Conduct" which is a set of prescribed rules. Sense 3 seems more directly about prescribed guides for conduct. Sense 1 is more about customary behavior, but here it's about formal ethics rules. So I lean towards sense 3. Also, sense 8 is about game rules, but not applicable. So the best is sense 3.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, <t>justices</t> are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=justice%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being just or fair | synonyms=justness
2. sense_key=justice%1:04:00:: | definition=judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
3. sense_key=justice%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=judge, jurist
4. sense_key=justice%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | synonyms=Department of Justice, Justice Department, DoJ

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a target lemma 'justice' with surface form 'justices' in context. The context discusses the US Supreme Court justices, specifically Scalia and Thomas, attending a Federalist Society dinner. The text says "The two justices have been attending..." and later "justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct..." This clearly refers to judges or justices of the Supreme Court. The candidate senses are: 1. the quality of being just (abstract), 2. judgment in legal rights (abstract), 3. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court (judge/jurist), 4. the US Department of Justice (government department). The context uses 'justices' to refer to people (Scalia and Thomas, who are Supreme Court justices). So sense 3 is correct. The instruction says to return only JSON with sense_index. So {"sense_index": 3}.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: action
Target surface form: actions
Context:
The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the <t>actions</t> of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: | definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) | examples=there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being active | synonyms=activity, activeness | examples=his sphere of activity; he is out of action
3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: | definition=a military engagement | synonyms=military action | examples=he saw action in Korea
4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: | definition=a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) | synonyms=natural process, natural action, activity | examples=the action of natural forces; volcanic activity
5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: | definition=the series of events that form a plot | examples=his novels always have a lot of action
6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of being active and energetic and forceful | examples=a man of action
7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: | definition=the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism | synonyms=action mechanism | examples=the piano had a very stiff action
8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: | definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong | synonyms=legal action, action at law
9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: | definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization | examples=recent federal action undermined the segregationist position; the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
10. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: | definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field | examples=the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds; gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

raw_output:
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation on the target word "actions" (lemma: action) in the given context. The sentence containing the target is: "In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices." So "actions" here refers to the conduct or doings of lower federal justices, presumably their behavior or activities. The context is about judicial ethics and a code of conduct.

We need to choose from the candidate senses. Let's review each:

1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) - examples: "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions". This is a general sense of "something done" or "deed". This could fit because the Code of Conduct governs the actions (things they do) of lower federal justices.

2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: definition=the state of being active - synonyms: activity, activeness. This is more about being active rather than specific deeds. Not the best fit.

3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: definition=a military engagement - e.g., "he saw action in Korea". Not applicable here.

4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: definition=a process existing in or produced by nature - e.g., "the action of natural forces". Not about human actions.

5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: definition=the series of events that form a plot - e.g., "his novels always have a lot of action". Not applicable.

6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: definition=the trait of being active and energetic - e.g., "a man of action". This is a trait, not specific deeds.

7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: definition=the operating part that transmits power - e.g., "the piano had a very stiff action". Mechanical, not relevant.

8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another - synonyms=legal action, action at law. That is a specific legal proceeding. But here "actions" refers to the conduct of lower federal justices, not a lawsuit. However, note that the context mentions "Code of Conduct" and "ethics rules", so "actions" might be interpreted as "conduct" or "deeds". This sense is about legal action, but the phrase "governs the actions" suggests that it governs what they do, not that it governs lawsuits. So probably not.

9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization - examples: "recent federal action undermined..." This is about actions taken by a government body. But here it's about the actions of individual justices, not a government body as a whole. Could be, but it's more about individual actions.

10. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area - e.g., "the action is no longer in technology stocks..." This is a different usage.

Given the context, the phrase "governs the actions of lower federal justices" likely means the things they do, their conduct, their decisions and behaviors. That aligns best with sense 1: "something done (usually as opposed to something said)". Also note the example in that sense: "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" which is about deeds. So sense 1 seems most appropriate.

Also, note that sense 8 is "a judicial proceeding" which is a specific legal action, but the context is about a code of conduct that governs behavior, not about lawsuits. So sense 1 is the general "something done".

Thus, we select sense 1. The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.{"sense_index": 1}

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: action
Target surface form: actions
Context:
The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the <t>actions</t> of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: | definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) | examples=there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being active | synonyms=activity, activeness | examples=his sphere of activity; he is out of action
3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: | definition=a military engagement | synonyms=military action | examples=he saw action in Korea
4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: | definition=a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) | synonyms=natural process, natural action, activity | examples=the action of natural forces; volcanic activity
5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: | definition=the series of events that form a plot | examples=his novels always have a lot of action
6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of being active and energetic and forceful | examples=a man of action
7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: | definition=the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism | synonyms=action mechanism | examples=the piano had a very stiff action
8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: | definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong | synonyms=legal action, action at law
9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: | definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization | examples=recent federal action undermined the segregationist position; the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues
10. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: | definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field | examples=the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds; gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

[Assistant]
We are asked to perform word sense disambiguation on the target word "actions" (lemma: action) in the given context. The sentence containing the target is: "In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices." So "actions" here refers to the conduct or doings of lower federal justices, presumably their behavior or activities. The context is about judicial ethics and a code of conduct.

We need to choose from the candidate senses. Let's review each:

1. sense_key=action%1:04:02:: definition=something done (usually as opposed to something said) - examples: "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions". This is a general sense of "something done" or "deed". This could fit because the Code of Conduct governs the actions (things they do) of lower federal justices.

2. sense_key=action%1:26:00:: definition=the state of being active - synonyms: activity, activeness. This is more about being active rather than specific deeds. Not the best fit.

3. sense_key=action%1:04:03:: definition=a military engagement - e.g., "he saw action in Korea". Not applicable here.

4. sense_key=action%1:22:00:: definition=a process existing in or produced by nature - e.g., "the action of natural forces". Not about human actions.

5. sense_key=action%1:10:00:: definition=the series of events that form a plot - e.g., "his novels always have a lot of action". Not applicable.

6. sense_key=action%1:07:00:: definition=the trait of being active and energetic - e.g., "a man of action". This is a trait, not specific deeds.

7. sense_key=action%1:06:00:: definition=the operating part that transmits power - e.g., "the piano had a very stiff action". Mechanical, not relevant.

8. sense_key=action%1:04:01:: definition=a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another - synonyms=legal action, action at law. That is a specific legal proceeding. But here "actions" refers to the conduct of lower federal justices, not a lawsuit. However, note that the context mentions "Code of Conduct" and "ethics rules", so "actions" might be interpreted as "conduct" or "deeds". This sense is about legal action, but the phrase "governs the actions" suggests that it governs what they do, not that it governs lawsuits. So probably not.

9. sense_key=action%1:04:04:: definition=an act by a government body or supranational organization - examples: "recent federal action undermined..." This is about actions taken by a government body. But here it's about the actions of individual justices, not a government body as a whole. Could be, but it's more about individual actions.

10. sense_key=action%1:04:00:: definition=the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area - e.g., "the action is no longer in technology stocks..." This is a different usage.

Given the context, the phrase "governs the actions of lower federal justices" likely means the things they do, their conduct, their decisions and behaviors. That aligns best with sense 1: "something done (usually as opposed to something said)". Also note the example in that sense: "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" which is about deeds. So sense 1 seems most appropriate.

Also, note that sense 8 is "a judicial proceeding" which is a specific legal action, but the context is about a code of conduct that governs behavior, not about lawsuits. So sense 1 is the general "something done".

Thus, we select sense 1. The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.{"sense_index": 1}

[User] Your previous answer was invalid. Choose one candidate index between 1 and 10. Return only valid JSON exactly like {"sense_index": 1}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "actions" in the context: "the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices." The word "actions" here refers to the conduct or behavior of the justices. Among the senses, sense 1 is "something done (usually as opposed to something said)" which fits well. Sense 8 is "a judicial proceeding" which is too specific and not about general conduct. Sense 9 is "an act by a government body" but here it's about individual justices. So sense 1 is correct.

provider: Cloudflare


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
The dinner was held at a Washington hotel hours after the court's conference over the case. In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal <t>justices</t>. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=justice%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being just or fair | synonyms=justness
2. sense_key=justice%1:04:00:: | definition=judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
3. sense_key=justice%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=judge, jurist
4. sense_key=justice%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | synonyms=Department of Justice, Justice Department, DoJ

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given the target lemma "justice" with surface form "justices". The context discusses justices as individuals attending a dinner, specifically Scalia and Thomas, who are Supreme Court justices. The text mentions "lower federal justices" and refers to a code of conduct for judges. Clearly, the sense here is a person who is a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court. That matches sense 3: "a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice" with synonyms judge, jurist. The other senses are abstract (quality of justice), the concept of justice as judgment, and the department. So sense_index 3 is correct.

provider: Io Net


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: code
Target surface form: code
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under <t>code</t>'s Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=code%1:10:01:: | definition=a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) | synonyms=codification
2. sense_key=code%1:10:00:: | definition=a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
3. sense_key=code%1:10:02:: | definition=(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions | synonyms=computer code

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to determine the correct sense of "code" in the context. The context discusses the "Code of Conduct" that governs lower federal justices, and then says "they arguably fell under <t>code</t>'s Canon 4C". Here, "code" refers to a set of rules or principles, specifically the Code of Conduct for judges. This matches sense 1: "a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)" with synonym "codification". Sense 2 is about a coding system for messages, sense 3 is about computer code. So sense_index 1 is correct.

provider: Parasail


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: judge
Target surface form: judge
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A <t>judge</t> may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=judge%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=justice, jurist
2. sense_key=judge%1:18:01:: | definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality | synonyms=evaluator

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a target lemma "judge" with surface form "judge". The context is about justices attending a Federalist Society dinner. The sentence in question says: "In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, 'A <t>judge</t> may attend fund-raising events...'" Here, "judge" refers to a public official authorized to decide questions in a court of justice, i.e., a justice. The sense is clearly the first one: a public official. The second sense is an authority who estimates worth, like an evaluator, which does not fit. So sense_index should be 1. Return {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: SiliconFlow


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: event
Target surface form: events
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising <t>events</t> of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=event%1:03:00:: | definition=something that happens at a given place and time
2. sense_key=event%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=case | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=event%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
4. sense_key=event%1:19:01:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "events" in the context. The context talks about "attending Federalist Society events" and "fund-raising events". These are organized gatherings or occasions. Sense 1: "something that happens at a given place and time" is very general. Sense 2: "a special set of circumstances" with synonym "case" is more about a hypothetical scenario, not a gathering. Sense 3: "a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time" is physics/relativity. Sense 4: "a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon" is about consequences. The context clearly refers to social gatherings/occasions, which is best captured by sense 1 (something that happens at a given place and time). The examples in sense 1 are not given, but it's the most general sense for an occurrence like a dinner or meeting. So sense_index 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: organization
Target surface form: organizations
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other <t>organizations</t> although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=organization%1:14:00:: | definition=a group of people who work together | synonyms=organisation
2. sense_key=organization%1:09:00:: | definition=an organized structure for arranging or classifying | synonyms=arrangement, organisation, system | examples=he changed the arrangement of the topics; the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
3. sense_key=organization%1:14:01:: | definition=the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | synonyms=administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organisation | examples=he claims that the present administration is corrupt; the governance of an association is responsible to its members
4. sense_key=organization%1:04:00:: | definition=the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business | synonyms=organisation | examples=he was brought in to supervise the organization of a new department
5. sense_key=organization%1:07:00:: | definition=an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | synonyms=organisation, system | examples=his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality; we can't do it unless we establish some system around here
6. sense_key=organization%1:04:01:: | definition=the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically | synonyms=organisation | examples=his organization of the work force was very efficient
7. sense_key=organization%1:04:02:: | definition=the act of forming or establishing something | synonyms=constitution, establishment, formation, organisation | examples=the constitution of a PTA group last year; it was the establishment of his reputation

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a context where "organizations" refers to law-related and other entities that may hold fund-raising events. The specific phrase "law-related and other organizations" indicates groups or entities. This aligns with sense 1: "a group of people who work together". The other senses refer to abstract arrangements, administration, acts, etc., which do not fit the context of entities that hold events. Therefore, the best sense is 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: judge
Target surface form: judge
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the <t>judge</t> may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=judge%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=justice, jurist
2. sense_key=judge%1:18:01:: | definition=an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality | synonyms=evaluator

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a target lemma "judge" in a context about Supreme Court justices and ethics rules. The sentence says: "A judge may attend fund-raising events..." and earlier mentions "justices" and "lower federal justices". The context clearly refers to a public official authorized to decide questions in a court, i.e., a judge as a judicial officer. The second sense is about an authority who estimates worth or quality, which does not fit. So the best sense is sense 1. The answer should be {"sense_index": 1}.

provider: Alibaba


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: speaker
Target surface form: speaker
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a <t>speaker</t>, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=speaker%1:18:00:: | definition=someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous) | synonyms=talker, utterer, verbalizer, verbaliser | examples=the speaker at commencement; an utterer of useful maxims
2. sense_key=speaker%1:06:00:: | definition=electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance | synonyms=loudspeaker, speaker unit, loudspeaker system, speaker system
3. sense_key=speaker%1:18:01:: | definition=the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly | examples=the leader of the majority party is the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a context: "A judge may not be a <t>speaker</t>, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." The target is "speaker". The context is about a judge attending fund-raising events and restrictions. The sense of "speaker" here is likely "someone who delivers a public speech" (sense 1) rather than a loudspeaker (sense 2) or the presiding officer (sense 3). The phrase "guest of honor" and "featured on the program" suggest a person who speaks at the event. So sense 1 fits best. But note sense 1 includes "especially someone who delivers a public speech". Sense 3 is the Speaker of a legislative body, which is a specific role. In this context, it's a general sense of a person who speaks at an event. Therefore, the best sense is 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: program
Target surface form: program
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the <t>program</t> of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=program%1:09:00:: | definition=a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished | synonyms=plan, programme | examples=they drew up a six-step plan; they discussed plans for a new bond issue
2. sense_key=program%1:09:01:: | definition=a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need | synonyms=programme | examples=he proposed an elaborate program of public works; working mothers rely on the day care program
3. sense_key=program%1:10:01:: | definition=a radio or television show | synonyms=broadcast, programme | examples=did you see his program last night?
4. sense_key=program%1:10:04:: | definition=a document stating the aims and principles of a political party | synonyms=platform, political platform, political program | examples=their candidate simply ignored the party platform; they won the election even though they offered no positive program
5. sense_key=program%1:10:00:: | definition=an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event | synonyms=programme | examples=you can't tell the players without a program
6. sense_key=program%1:10:05:: | definition=an integrated course of academic studies | synonyms=course of study, programme, curriculum, syllabus | examples=he was admitted to a new program at the university
7. sense_key=program%1:10:02:: | definition=(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute | synonyms=programme, computer program, computer programme | examples=the program required several hundred lines of code
8. sense_key=program%1:04:00:: | definition=a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation | synonyms=programme | examples=the program lasted more than two hours

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "program" in the context. The context is about a code of conduct for judges, stating that a judge may not be "a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Here, "program" refers to the list of participants or the schedule of a fundraising event. This matches sense 5: "an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event" but also can apply to any event. The example "you can't tell the players without a program" suggests a printed program listing participants. In the context, being "featured on the program" means being listed as a speaker or honoree. So sense 5 is the best fit. Sense 3 is a radio or TV show, not applicable. Sense 8 is a performance series, but not exactly. So answer is 5.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: event
Target surface form: event
Context:
In attendance was, among others, Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican and an avowed opponent of the healthcare law. The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an <t>event</t>." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=event%1:03:00:: | definition=something that happens at a given place and time
2. sense_key=event%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=case | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=event%1:19:00:: | definition=a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
4. sense_key=event%1:19:01:: | definition=a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | synonyms=consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot | examples=the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "event" in the context. The context is about a judge attending fund-raising events, and the specific phrase: "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Here "event" refers to a social gathering or occasion, which is a specific happening at a given place and time. Sense 1: "something that happens at a given place and time" fits well. Sense 2 is about a special set of circumstances (like "in that event"), not appropriate. Sense 3 is a physics term. Sense 4 is about a phenomenon that follows from something. So sense 1 is correct.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: proximity
Target surface form: proximity
Context:
The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer <t>proximity</t> of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=proximity%1:07:00:: | definition=the property of being close together | synonyms=propinquity
2. sense_key=proximity%1:15:00:: | definition=the region close around a person or thing
3. sense_key=proximity%1:09:00:: | definition=a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit | synonyms=law of proximity

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "proximity" in the context. The context: "the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest" - it's about physical or relational closeness. The sense 1: "the property of being close together" (synonym propinquity) fits well. Sense 2: "the region close around a person or thing" is more about a region, not the property. Sense 3: Gestalt principle, which is a psychological concept about perception, not applicable here. So best is sense 1.

provider: DeepInfra


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: case
Target surface form: case
Context:
The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the <t>case</t>, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=case%1:11:00:: | definition=an occurrence of something | synonyms=instance, example | examples=it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday
2. sense_key=case%1:26:00:: | definition=a special set of circumstances | synonyms=event | examples=in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
3. sense_key=case%1:04:00:: | definition=a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | synonyms=lawsuit, suit, cause, causa | examples=the family brought suit against the landlord
4. sense_key=case%1:09:00:: | definition=the actual state of things | examples=that was not the case
5. sense_key=case%1:06:00:: | definition=a portable container for carrying several objects | examples=the musicians left their instrument cases backstage
6. sense_key=case%1:18:03:: | definition=a person requiring professional services | examples=a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor
7. sense_key=case%1:18:02:: | definition=a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation | synonyms=subject, guinea pig | examples=the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly; the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities
8. sense_key=case%1:10:02:: | definition=a problem requiring investigation | examples=Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir
9. sense_key=case%1:10:01:: | definition=a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument | examples=he stated his case clearly
10. sense_key=case%1:23:00:: | definition=the quantity contained in a case | synonyms=caseful
11. sense_key=case%1:10:00:: | definition=nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence | synonyms=grammatical case
12. sense_key=case%1:26:02:: | definition=a specific state of mind that is temporary | examples=a case of the jitters
13. sense_key=case%1:18:04:: | definition=a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | synonyms=character, eccentric, type | examples=a real character; a strange character
14. sense_key=case%1:10:03:: | definition=a specific size and style of type within a type family | synonyms=font, fount, typeface, face
15. sense_key=case%1:08:00:: | definition=an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | synonyms=sheath
16. sense_key=case%1:06:06:: | definition=the housing or outer covering of something | synonyms=shell, casing | examples=the clock has a walnut case
17. sense_key=case%1:06:07:: | definition=the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | synonyms=casing | examples=the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
18. sense_key=case%1:06:03:: | definition=(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers | synonyms=compositor's case, typesetter's case | examples=for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters
19. sense_key=case%1:06:02:: | definition=bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | synonyms=pillowcase, slip, pillow slip | examples=the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase
20. sense_key=case%1:06:01:: | definition=a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home | synonyms=display case, showcase, vitrine

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given the target lemma "case" in the context: "the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the <t>case</t>". The context is about a legal proceeding involving law firms. The word "case" here refers to a legal case, a lawsuit. Among the senses, sense 3 is "a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy" with synonyms lawsuit, suit, cause, causa. This fits perfectly. Other senses like "an occurrence" or "a set of circumstances" do not fit the legal context. So the best sense is sense index 3.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: company
Target surface form: company
Context:
The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a <t>company</t> with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=company%1:14:01:: | definition=an institution created to conduct business | examples=he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
2. sense_key=company%1:14:03:: | definition=small military unit; usually two or three platoons
3. sense_key=company%1:26:00:: | definition=the state of being with someone | synonyms=companionship, fellowship, society | examples=he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
4. sense_key=company%1:14:02:: | definition=organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | synonyms=troupe | examples=the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
5. sense_key=company%1:18:00:: | definition=a social or business visitor | synonyms=caller | examples=the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
6. sense_key=company%1:14:00:: | definition=a social gathering of guests or companions | examples=the house was filled with company when I arrived
7. sense_key=company%1:14:06:: | definition=a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | synonyms=party | examples=they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
8. sense_key=company%1:14:04:: | definition=crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | synonyms=ship's company
9. sense_key=company%1:14:05:: | definition=a unit of firefighters including their equipment | examples=a hook-and-ladder company

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
We are asked to perform WSD on the word "company" in the given context. The context: "the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a <t>company</t> with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists."

Here, "company" refers to a business entity, as it has a "massive financial interest". It is mentioned alongside "law firms", so it is a commercial organization. This matches sense 1: "an institution created to conduct business". The examples include "he started the company in his garage". So sense_index 1 is appropriate.

Check other senses: 2 is military unit, not relevant. 3 is companionship, but here it's a company with financial interest. 4 is theatrical troupe, not likely. 5 is visitor, not. 6 is social gathering, not. 7 is a band of people temporarily associated, but this is a permanent business entity. 8 is ship's crew, not. 9 is firefighting unit, not.

Thus answer is sense 1.

Return JSON: {"sense_index": 1}


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: interest
Target surface form: interest
Context:
The featured guests at the dinner? Scalia and Thomas. It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial <t>interest</t>, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause.

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=interest%1:09:00:: | definition=a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something | synonyms=involvement | examples=an interest in music
2. sense_key=interest%1:07:01:: | definition=a reason for wanting something done | synonyms=sake | examples=for your sake; died for the sake of his country
3. sense_key=interest%1:07:02:: | definition=the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) | synonyms=interestingness | examples=they said nothing of great interest; primary colors can add interest to a room
4. sense_key=interest%1:21:00:: | definition=a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed | examples=how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
5. sense_key=interest%1:21:03:: | definition=(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | synonyms=stake | examples=they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future
6. sense_key=interest%1:14:00:: | definition=(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims | synonyms=interest group | examples=the iron interests stepped up production
7. sense_key=interest%1:04:01:: | definition=a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | synonyms=pastime, pursuit | examples=sailing is her favorite pastime; his main pastime is gambling

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given the target word "interest" in context: "a company with a massive financial <t>interest</t>". The context discusses a financial interest in a company. The candidate senses include several financial/legal senses. Sense 5 is: "(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something" with synonyms "stake" and example "they have interests all over the world; a stake in the company's future". That matches the context: "a company with a massive financial interest" implies a stake or financial involvement. Sense 4 is "a fixed charge for borrowing money" which is not relevant. Sense 1 is curiosity, sense 2 is reason, sense 3 is interestingness, sense 6 is interest group, sense 7 is pastime. So sense 5 is the best. Thus answer: {"sense_index": 5}


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: breach
Target surface form: breach
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning <t>breach</t> of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=breach%1:04:01:: | definition=a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
2. sense_key=breach%1:17:00:: | definition=an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
3. sense_key=breach%1:11:00:: | definition=a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) | synonyms=rupture, break, severance, rift, falling out | examples=they hoped to avoid a break in relations

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to select the best sense for "breach" in the context. The context is about a breach of ethics. The sentence: "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code..." This matches sense 1: "a failure to perform some promised act or obligation" because it's about failing to adhere to ethics. Sense 2 is about an opening, not relevant. Sense 3 is about a personal or social separation, which doesn't fit here. So sense_index=1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: indifference
Target surface form: indifference
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and <t>indifference</t> to the code belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=indifference%1:12:00:: | definition=unbiased impartial unconcern
2. sense_key=indifference%1:12:01:: | definition=apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions | synonyms=emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, stolidity, unemotionality
3. sense_key=indifference%1:07:00:: | definition=the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally | synonyms=apathy, numbness, spiritlessness
4. sense_key=indifference%1:07:01:: | definition=the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern | synonyms=nonchalance, unconcern

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
We need to choose the best sense for "indifference" in the context. The context talks about a "stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code". This means they are ignoring or not caring about the code. So it's about lack of concern or disregard. Among the senses:

1. unbiased impartial unconcern - this sounds more like neutrality, not appropriate.

2. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions - close but more about emotional reactions.

3. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally - also general lack of interest.

4. the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern - this matches "indifference to the code" as not caring about the code.

But note: "indifference to the code" implies disregard, not caring. Sense 4 explicitly mentions "a casual lack of concern". Sense 2 is more about emotional absence. Sense 3 is general lack of enthusiasm. The context is about ethics breach, so they are accused of not caring about the code. Sense 4 seems best.

However, let's check the precise definitions: sense 1: unbiased impartial unconcern - not fitting; sense 2: apathy demonstrated by absence of emotional reactions - could be, but "indifference to the code" is more about not caring morally; sense 3: lack of enthusiasm or interest - too general; sense 4: nonchalance, unconcern - good.

Thus sense 4.

Return JSON with sense_index 4.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: code
Target surface form: code
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the <t>code</t> belies claims by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=code%1:10:01:: | definition=a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) | synonyms=codification
2. sense_key=code%1:10:00:: | definition=a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
3. sense_key=code%1:10:02:: | definition=(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions | synonyms=computer code

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We are given a context where "code" refers to a set of ethical rules or principles, specifically the "Code of Conduct" and "Canon 4C". The target word appears in the phrase "indifference to the code", which clearly refers to the ethical code. This matches sense 1: "a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)". The other senses are about communication codes or computer code, which are not relevant. So the best sense is 1.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: claim
Target surface form: claims
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies <t>claims</t> by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=claim%1:10:00:: | definition=an assertion of a right (as to money or property) | examples=his claim asked for damages
2. sense_key=claim%1:10:02:: | definition=an assertion that something is true or factual | examples=his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims
3. sense_key=claim%1:04:00:: | definition=demand for something as rightful or due | examples=they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day
4. sense_key=claim%1:07:02:: | definition=an informal right to something | synonyms=title | examples=his claim on her attentions; his title to fame
5. sense_key=claim%1:07:01:: | definition=an established or recognized right | synonyms=title | examples=a strong legal claim to the property; he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate
6. sense_key=claim%1:10:01:: | definition=a demand especially in the phrase | synonyms=call | examples=the call of duty

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to determine the correct sense of "claims" in the context. The sentence: "The justices were wining and dining... This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies <t>claims</t> by several justices that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges." Here, "claims" refers to assertions or statements made by the justices that the court follows the same rules. This is an assertion that something is true or factual. Looking at candidate senses: sense 2 is "an assertion that something is true or factual" with example "his claim that he was innocent; evidence contradicted the government's claims". That matches perfectly. Sense 1 is about assertion of a right to property; sense 3 is demand for something as rightful; sense 4 is an informal right; sense 5 is established right; sense 6 is a demand in phrase "call of duty". So clearly sense 2 is correct. Return {"sense_index": 2}.


[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: justice
Target surface form: justices
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several <t>justices</t> that the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=justice%1:07:00:: | definition=the quality of being just or fair | synonyms=justness
2. sense_key=justice%1:04:00:: | definition=judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
3. sense_key=justice%1:18:00:: | definition=a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | synonyms=judge, jurist
4. sense_key=justice%1:14:00:: | definition=the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | synonyms=Department of Justice, Justice Department, DoJ

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content: We need to choose the best sense for "justices" in the context. The target surface form is "justices" (plural). The context discusses two justices (Scalia and Thomas) attending Federalist Society events, ethics rules, Code of Conduct for judges, etc. The word "justices" refers to individuals who are judges on the Supreme Court. Candidate sense 3: "a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice" with synonyms judge, jurist. That matches. Sense 1 is abstract quality, sense 2 is judgment/rewards, sense 4 is department. So sense_index 3 is correct.

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[System] You are an English linguist performing fine-grained Word Sense Disambiguation. WordNet glosses are schematic. Use the sentence context, the examples, and the synonyms to choose the best indexed sense. Do not hedge. Choose the single best indexed sense.

[User]
Target lemma: court
Target surface form: court
Context:
It's nothing new: The two justices have been attending Federalist Society events for years. And it's nothing that runs afoul of ethics rules. In fact, justices are exempt from the Code of Conduct that governs the actions of lower federal justices. If they were, they arguably fell under code's Canon 4C, which states, "A judge may attend fund-raising events of law-related and other organizations although the judge may not be a speaker, a guest of honor, or featured on the program of such an event." Nevertheless, the sheer proximity of Scalia and Thomas to two of the law firms in the case, as well as to a company with a massive financial interest, was enough to alarm ethics-in-government activists. "This stunning breach of ethics and indifference to the code belies claims by several justices that the <t>court</t> abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges," said Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause. "The justices were wining and dining at a black-tie fundraiser with attorneys who have pending cases before the court."

Candidate senses:
1. sense_key=court%1:14:00:: | definition=an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | synonyms=tribunal, judicature
2. sense_key=court%1:06:02:: | definition=a room in which a lawcourt sits | synonyms=courtroom | examples=television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
3. sense_key=court%1:14:01:: | definition=the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state | synonyms=royal court
4. sense_key=court%1:06:01:: | definition=a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played | examples=players had to reserve a court in advance
5. sense_key=court%1:18:00:: | definition=Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | synonyms=Margaret Court
6. sense_key=court%1:14:02:: | definition=the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince | synonyms=royal court
7. sense_key=court%1:06:03:: | definition=a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area | synonyms=motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court
8. sense_key=court%1:06:05:: | definition=a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws | synonyms=lawcourt, court of law, court of justice
9. sense_key=court%1:06:04:: | definition=the residence of a sovereign or nobleman | examples=the king will visit the duke's court
10. sense_key=court%1:06:00:: | definition=an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings | synonyms=courtyard | examples=the house was built around an inner court
11. sense_key=court%1:04:00:: | definition=respectful deference | synonyms=homage | examples=pay court to the emperor

Instructions:
1. Choose the single best indexed sense for the target word in context.
2. WordNet glosses are schematic; use the context, synonyms, and examples together.
3. Do not answer with a WordNet sense key.
4. Return only a JSON object exactly like {"sense_index": 3}.

reasoning_content:
We need to perform Word Sense Disambiguation for "court" in the given context. The context discusses justices, ethics rules, fund-raising events, pending cases before the court. The target phrase: "the <t>court</t> abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges." The word "court" here refers to the judicial institution, specifically the Supreme Court or the judicial body as a whole. Among the candidate senses, sense 1 is "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" (tribunal, judicature). Sense 8 is "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" (lawcourt, court of law, court of justice). Sense 2 is a room, sense 3 is sovereign's advisers, etc. The context clearly talks about the court as an institution that abides by rules. Sense 1 and 8 are very close. Sense 1: "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" is more general. Sense 8: "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" is more specific to a law court. The context mentions "pending cases before the court" and "federal judges" and "Supreme Court" implied. The best fit is sense 8 because it directly refers to a court of law. But sense 1 is also plausible. Looking at the examples, sense 8 includes synonyms lawcourt, court of law, court of justice. The context says "the court abides by the same rules that apply to all other federal judges" - this implies the court as a judicial body. I think sense 8 is more precise. However, note that sense 1 is "an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business" which is essentially the same but broader. The WordNet hierarchy might have sense 1 as a hypernym of sense 8. But we need to choose the single best indexed sense. The context is about ethics and judges, so it's clearly a legal court. I'll go with sense 8. But let's double-check: sense 8 is "a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws" - that fits perfectly. Sense 1 is more general and could include other types of assemblies. Since the context mentions "pending cases before the court" and "federal judges", it's a law court. So sense index 8.

Thus, answer: {"sense_index": 8}