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| abolitionism |
a movement in the United States in the 1800s whose goal was to free the people who were slaves and make slavery against the law. |
| accompany |
to be connected with; happen at the same time as; follow. [1/3 definitions] |
| acquit |
to clear (someone) of a charge or accusation, as in a court of law. [1/3 definitions] |
| act |
a law. [1/9 definitions] |
| admiralty |
maritime law, or the court administering such law. [1/3 definitions] |
| adoption |
the act of adopting a child or being adopted by law. |
| adumbrate |
to give a vague sign or indication of ahead of time; foreshadow. [1/2 definitions] |
| advance |
to make progress or grow. [1/8 definitions] |
| advocate |
one who defends or pleads on behalf of another, esp. in a court of law. [1/4 definitions] |
| aesthetic |
an aesthetic theory, system, or point of view. [1/3 definitions] |
| afresh |
once again; anew. |
| against the law |
not allowed by the law. |
| ago |
before now. [1/2 definitions] |
| ahtomp |
in Wampanoag language and culture, a weapon used for shooting arrows; bow. |
| airfoil |
any aircraft part or surface, such as a wing or rudder, designed to utilize aircurrents to aid in propelling, lifting, and controlling movement. |
| a leg to stand on |
a valid or convincing basis for a point of view. |
| amerce |
to punish by a fine or penalty, esp. a penalty not specified in law. |
| angle1 |
a position or point of view. [1/4 definitions] |
| annul |
to make (a legal action or contract) no longer valid under the law. |
| aplastic anemia |
a type of anemia caused by inadequate production of leukocytes, platelets, and the like by the bone marrow. |
| appearance |
the act or an instance of appearing or coming into view. [1/4 definitions] |
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