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Communalism

A French theory of government which holds that commune should be a kind of independent state, and the national government a confederation of such states, having only limited powers. It is advocated by advanced French republicans; but it should not be confounded with communism.

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The act of committing, or putting in charge, keeping, or trust; consignment; esp., the act of committing to prison.

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Loyalty 76% connected

The state or quality of being loyal; fidelity to a superior, or to duty, love, etc.

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