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Repeal
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To revoke or rescind, especially by an official or formal act.
Example: They repealed the bill. |
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Negotiate
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1.Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others
2. Obtain or bring about by negotiating Example: They negotiated until they reached a deal. |
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Exempt
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To free from an obligation, a duty, or a liability to which others are subject.
Example: She was exempted from military service. |
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Issue
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1. to cause to come forth : discharge, emit
2. a : to put forth or distribute usually officially b: to send out for sale or circulation : publish Example: The government issued uniforms to all the soldiers in the war. |
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Rely
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1. Depend on with full trust or confidence.
2. Be dependent on. Example: She relied on her friends for support when her father passed away. |
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Ravage
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Cause severe and extensive damage to
Example: They had fears that a war could ravage their country. |
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Patent
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Obtain a patent for (an invention).
Example: Nowadays, it seems like people want to patent everything! |
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Pledge
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Commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
Example: He pledged to stand by her through thick and thin. |