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debate
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a: a verbal argument
b: a regulated discussion of a problem between two matched sides |
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rights
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something to which one has a just claim -- often used in plural <the right to freedom of religion>
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local
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relating to a particular place <local news> <a local custom>
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legislature
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an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
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tyranny
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1 : a government in which all power is in the hands of a single ruler
2 : harsh, cruel, and severe government or conduct |
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liberty
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the condition of those who are free and independent
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taxation
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the act of charging money, set by authority, on persons or property for public purposes
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represent
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to act for or in the place of (as in a legislative body)
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economic
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of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services <economic growth>
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freedom
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the state of being free;
not controlled by others, INDEPENDENT <a free country> |
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authority
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persons having powers of government
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representation
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the act or action of representing; the state of being represented (as in a legislative body)
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condemn
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to declare to be wrong; to pronounce guilty
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intolerable
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unbearable; incapable of being put up with
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correspondence
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communication by letters
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patriot
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a person who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests
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rebel
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being or fighting against one's government or ruler
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rebellion
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open fighting against authority (as one's government)
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oppression
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cruel or unjust use of authority or power
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appeal
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a legal proceeding by which a case is brought to a higher court for review
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