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18 Cards in this Set
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despot
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a tyrant or oppressor; or a ruler with absolute power
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reactionary
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an extreme conservative, or one who favors a movement back to a former or less advanced stage, especially in politics, economics, etc.(usually derogatory)
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socialist
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a believer in national ownership and operation of principal industries and services on a nonprofit basis
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edict
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a decree, or an official public proclamation or order
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sedition
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speech or action that causes discontent or rebellion against a government
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martial
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warlike, or relating to military life
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tribunal
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a court of justice or a place of judgment
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barrister
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In England, a lawyer who pressent and pleads cases in court (counselor in America, unlike to solicitor/attorney)
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filch
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to pilfer or steal by snatching small objects
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marauder
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one who plunders or makes raids for booty or loot
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legacy
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money or other personal property given to another in a will; or anything handed down to a descendant or to future generations(legatee, synonym-bequest)
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remittance
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the sending or money to another person or place, or the sum of money so sent (remit)
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franchise
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a right or privilege granted by a government to an individual or a group
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gratis
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free or without payment or charge
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liquidation
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the clearing off or settling of debt, or the process or winding up the affairs of a company
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pittance
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a small allowance of money that is regarded as insufficient (also small amount or small charitable gift)
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1) collateral
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1) anything given or pledged as security for payment of a loan
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2)collateral
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2) secondary, indirect , or related but less important
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