Define the term "dirty dozen"

i found two definitions online

is it : The US state department hit list of the 12 most wanted in Saddam's regime, including his sons Uday and Qusay,

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The list of the twelve most persistent organic pollutants (POPs) banned at a United Nations convention in May 2001
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thanks!

There are so many different definitions and references that it's impossible to know what you want. Can you give us the context in which this phrase is used?

Interest Group terms.

search these terms on the internet and write complete descriptions for the term

2: "Dirty Dozen"

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FYI: AS i mentioned before. I DID SEARCH THE INTERNET. i FOUND TWO DEFs. I WAS ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION

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Please re-read Ms. Sue's post. There are MANY meanings for this term. In addition to the two you named, there's also at least one movie by this name.

If you give the context, we can help you better. If you continue to be rude, your posts will simply be removed.

The term "dirty dozen" can actually refer to two different things, depending on the context.

Firstly, the "dirty dozen" can refer to the US state department hit list of the 12 most wanted individuals in Saddam Hussein's regime. This list included Saddam's sons Uday and Qusay. These individuals were considered high-priority targets by the US government during the Iraq War.

Secondly, the "dirty dozen" can also refer to a list of the twelve most persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that were banned at a United Nations convention in May 2001. These pollutants are highly toxic and can persist in the environment for a long time. This list was created to address the adverse effects of these pollutants on human health and the environment.

So, depending on the context, the term "dirty dozen" can either refer to the most wanted individuals in Saddam Hussein's regime or the banned pollutants at the United Nations convention.