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71Declaration of Independence — Declaration of Independence, n. (Amer. Hist.) The document promugated, July 4, 1776, by the leaders of the thirteen British Colonies in America that they have formed an independent country. See note below. [PJC] Note: The Declaration of… …
72History of same-sex unions — Although state recognized same sex marriage is a relatively new phenomenon in Western society, there is a long history of same sex unions around the world. Various types of same sex unions have existed, ranging from informal, unsanctioned… …
73History of philosophy in Poland — The history of philosophy in Poland parallels the evolution of philosophy in Europe generally. Polish philosophy drew upon the broader currents of European philosophy, and in turn contributed to their growth. Among the most momentous Polish… …
74Lenin, Vladimir Ilich — ▪ prime minister of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Introduction original name Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov born April 10 [April 22, New Style], 1870, Simbirsk, Russia died Jan. 21, 1924, Gorki [later Gorki Leninskiye], near Moscow founder of… …
75Declaration of Independence Text — ▪ Primary Source [1776] In Congress, July 4, 1776 The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have… …
76Mortmain — • History and details of the laws Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mortmain Mortmain † …
77Parables — • A comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Parables Parables …
78Roman Law — Roman Law † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Roman Law In the following article this subject is briefly treated under the two heads of; I. Principles; II. History. Of these two divisions, I is subdivided into: A. Persons; B. Things; C. Actions …
79lease — 1 / lēs/ n [Anglo French les, from lesser to grant by lease, from Old French laisser to let go, from Latin laxare to loosen, from laxus slack] 1 a: a contract by which an owner of property conveys exclusive possession, control, use, or enjoyment… …
80admitted — Synonyms and related words: accepted, acclaimed, acknowledged, admired, advocated, affirmed, allowed, applauded, approved, authenticated, avowed, backed, being done, certified, comme il faut, conceded, confessed, confirmed, conformable,… …
