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26 Cards in this Set
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countermand |
issue a contrary order |
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mandate |
authoritative order |
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mandatory |
required by command |
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remand |
send ("order") back |
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writ of mandamus |
written order from a court to improve the performance level of some kind of public duty |
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accredited |
officially authorized or recognized |
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credence |
belief as to the truth of something |
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credentials |
documents that inspire belief or trust |
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credible |
believable |
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credit |
belief |
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credulous |
too ready to believe in, easily deceived |
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creed |
summary of principles believed in |
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discredit |
refuse to believe; loss of belief |
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incredible |
unbelievable |
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incredulity |
disbelief |
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affidavit |
sworn written statement made by an authorized official |
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bona fide |
carried out in good faith; genuine |
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confidant |
one to whom secrets are entrusted |
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confident |
having faith in one-self |
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confidential |
communicated in trust |
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diffident |
lacking self-confidence |
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fidelity |
faithfulness to a trust or vow |
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fiduciary |
held in trust |
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infidel |
one who does not except a particular faith |
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perfidious |
false to a trust |
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perfidy |
violation of trust |
