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cross-cutting

British  

adjective

  1. linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interests

    a multi-agency, cross-cutting approach on drugs

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The cross-cutting data on the Fed’s two mandates—price stability and full employment—argues for caution from policy makers.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also weaves in fragments from past screen adaptations of Orwell’s titles, including the 1954 animated “Animal Farm” and Michael Radford’s stark, desaturated adaptation of “Nineteen Eighty-Four” starring John Hurt, cross-cutting them with current images of drone wars, surveillance and algorithmic control.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether the decision can be taken by a single minister depends on whether it is considered "controversial" and/or cross-cutting, in other words whether it falls under the purview of multiple departments.

From BBC

But the remaining 17 actions are cross-cutting and require executive consent.

From BBC

Some further elements of the plan are cross-cutting and require executive approval to be implemented.

From BBC