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Policy

Civil polity.

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Argument 76% connected

Proof; evidence.

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Argumentation 76% connected

The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositi…

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Contract 76% connected

To draw together or nearer; to reduce to a less compass; to shorten, narrow, or lessen; as, to contract one's sphere of action.

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Line 76% connected

Flax; linen.

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Centralism 76% connected

The state or condition of being central; the combination of several parts into one whole; centralization.

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Clericalism 76% connected

An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.

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Containment 76% connected

That which is contained; the extent; the substance.

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Floater 76% connected

One who floats or swims.

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Obscurantism 76% connected

The system or the principles of the obscurants.

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Plank 76% connected

A broad piece of sawed timber, differing from a board only in being thicker. See Board.

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Ultramontanism 76% connected

The principles of those within the Roman Catholic Church who maintain extreme views favoring the pope's supremacy; -- so used by those living north o…

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Synonym 1

Insurance 92% connected

The act of insuring, or assuring, against loss or damage by a contingent event; a contract whereby, for a stipulated consideration, called premium, o…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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