the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
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Lawlessness
illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
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the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
Used in the same subject area: Contract law, Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure
Used in the same subject area: Contract law, Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district"
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district"
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.The quality or state of not being canonical, of not conforming to a general rule or common procedure.; "This holds minor literature ho…
Used in the same subject area: Contract law, Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
Used in the same subject area: Contract law, Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.The state of being able to be dismissed from office.; "The ‘democratic revolution’ emphasized the delegation of authority and the remo…
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(law) liability to be sued.; "That case, and others in this court relating to the suability of States, proceeded upon the broad ground…
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.The status of being unconstitutional; of not being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.; "On April 2013 the…
Used in the same subject area: Contract law, Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
Used in the same subject area: Law, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained" - Shakespeare
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a low area where the land is saturated with water
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To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.A fraudulent breach of duty or willful act of known illegality on the part of a master of a ship, in his character of master, or of th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.To oppose to the gills; to set at defiance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.The act of braving; defiance; bravado.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.A daring villain; a bandit; one who sets law at defiance; a professional assassin or murderer.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.To show defiance or indignation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.To make a show of fierceness or defiance; to bristle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.A letter of defiance or challenge; a challenge to single combat.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: illegality, consequence, unlawful, acts, defiance.
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