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'''.scot''' is a new [[GeoTLD|geographical TLD]] proposal to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] to provide an online identity for the Scottish culture, people, businesses and organizations is Scotland and around the world. The [[Dot Scot Registry]], a non profit organization is applying for the .scot string to become its registry operator. Its bid is supported by the Scottish Government and the UK Government. <ref>[http://dotscot.net/why-scot/ Why .scot?]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/26/gov_gives_nod_to_scotland_domain_name/ UK.gov gives nod to .scot]</ref>
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'''.scot''' is a new [[GeoTLD]] and [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; the goal is to provide an online identity for the Scottish culture, people, businesses and organizations is Scotland and around the world. The [[Dot Scot Registry]], a non profit organization is applying for the .scot string to become its registry operator. Its bid is supported by the Scottish Government and the UK Government. <ref>[http://dotscot.net/why-scot/ Why .scot?]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/26/gov_gives_nod_to_scotland_domain_name/ UK.gov gives nod to .scot]</ref>
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The international community of Scots is defined through: "birth or residence as Scottish; by ancestry as of Scots origin;businesses located in Scotland or registered in Scotland; organisations and their memberships whose stated remit is to celebrate or further the heritage, arts, music, languages, sports and culture of Scotland."
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The applicant has the support of the UK and Scottish governments. Registration will be verified by a statement of intent and maintained through good-faith registration.<ref>Application 1-1741-29613. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>