Bayle

American

[beyl] / beɪl /

noun

Pierre 1647–1706, French philosopher and critic.

Bayle British

/ bɛl /

noun

Pierre (pjɛr). 1647–1706, French philosopher and critic, noted for his Dictionnaire historique et critique (1697), which profoundly influenced Voltaire and the French Encyclopedists

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Abdirahman Bayle, an advisor to Somaliland's leader, told the BBC that Eric Trump had ''expressed interest in Somaliland and the opportunities it offers''.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

While his friends were shocked, Mr. Bayle was not.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

The new regulations could affect nearly $65 billion per day worth of foreign exchange transactions from asset managers at risk of missing CLS's crucial deadline, according to an estimate by Bayle de Jessé.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

If there is no change to how firms currently operate, Bayle de Jessé said about 1% of that amount originating from funds, including U.S. firms, could be impacted by the shift to T+1.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Bayle says, “Il n'y a point de casuiste qui croie qu'on pèche en faisant combattre des taureaux contre des dogues,” &c.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

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