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moderation
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avoidance of extremes
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ordinance
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a law or regulation especially of a city or town
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aristocracy
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1 : a government run by a small class of people
2 a : an upper class that is usually based on birth and is richer and more powerful than the rest of society b : persons thought to be better than the rest of the community |
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neutrality
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the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war
neutral -not favoring either side in a quarrel, contest, or war |
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expedition
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a: a journey or trip undertaken for a specific purpose (as war or exploring)
b : a group making such a journey |
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atheist
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the belief that there is no God
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inauguration
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an act or ceremony of inaugurating
inaugurating - to introduce into office with suitable ceremonies |
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victor
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one that defeats an enemy or opponent
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treaty
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an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation; especially : one between two or more states or rulers
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treason
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the crime of attempting to overthrow the government of one's country or of assisting its enemies during war
One kind of treason is committed when someone who has been entrusted with secret information passes it on to someone else. |
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embargo
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1: an order of a government prohibiting commercial ships from leaving its ports
2 : legal prohibition or restriction of trade |
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territory
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a geographical area belonging to or under the control of a government
b : a part of the U.S. not included within any state but having a separate governing body |
