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(tr. v) : to bring forward in argument or as evidence; cite as pertinent or conclusive.
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amicable
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(adj) : characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable.
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annex
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(tr. v) : to attach, append, or add, esp. to something larger or more important. 2 (n) : a subsidiary building or an addition to a building.
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appropriate
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1 : (adj) : suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc. 2 : (tr. v): to set apart, authorize, or legislate for some specific purpose or use.
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arbitrary
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(adj) : 1 : subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion. 2 : having unlimited power; uncontrolled or unrestricted by law; despotic; tyrannical.
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aristocrat
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(n) : a member of a class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges, esp. a noble.
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cultivate
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(tr. v) : to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.
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diplomacy
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(n) : the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations.
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fidelity
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(n) : strict observance of promises, duties, etc.
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franchise
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(n) : the right or license granted by a company to an individual or group to market its products or services in a specific territory.
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heritage
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(n) : something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion.
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ideology
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(n) : the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
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imperial
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(adj) 1 : of, like, or pertaining to an empire. 2 : of, like, or pertaining to an emperor or empress.
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magnate
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(n) : a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.
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mercantile
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(adj) 1 : of or pertaining to merchants or trade; commercial. 2 : engaged in trade or commerce.
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multitude
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(n) 1 : a great number; host. 2 : a great number of people gathered together; crowd; throng.
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ovation
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(n) : an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked esp. by loud and prolonged applause.
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sedition
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(n) 1 : incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government. 2 : any action, esp. in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
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strife
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(n) 1 : vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism. 2 : a quarrel, struggle, or clash.
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vanquish
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(tr. v) 1 : to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle. 2 : to defeat in any contest or conflict; be victorious over.
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