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Description: Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A judge in Mexico has ordered work to stop on a stretch of the Maya train project. FLAGSHIP The judge’s decision was based on a lack of environmental permits for the project. The train aims to connect archaeological sites, jungles and beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. It is a flagship project of President Obrador's government. In this example, flagship describes the best or most important thing owned or produced by an organization. As a navy term, the flagship is used by commanders leading military operations. Originally published at - learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6555670.html