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Shakedown

A temporary substitute for a bed, as one made on the floor or on chairs; -- perhaps originally from the shaking down of straw for this purpose.

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Accommodation 76% connected

The act of fitting or adapting, or the state of being fitted or adapted; adaptation; adjustment; -- followed by to.

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Adjustment 76% connected

The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation.

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Extortion 76% connected

The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction;…

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Fitting 76% connected

of Fit

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Hunt 76% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

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Hunting 76% connected

of Hunt

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Search 76% connected

To look over or through, for the purpose of finding something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city.

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Bail noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Complaint noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Crime noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offence noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Criminal offense noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Insanity plea noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Law-breaking noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

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Partial verdict noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Plea bargain noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea bargaining noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to d…

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Plea of insanity noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Principal noun · 78% connection

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

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Cane verb · 78% connection

To make or furnish with cane or rattan; as, to cane chairs.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Carpet noun · 78% connection

A heavy woven or felted fabric, usually of wool, but also of cotton, hemp, straw, etc.; esp. a floor covering made in breadths to be s…

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Cat-tail noun · 78% connection

A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, with long, flat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Ceiling verb · 78% connection

The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Convenience noun · 78% connection

the state of being suitable or opportune; "chairs arranged for his own convenience"

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Couch verb · 78% connection

A mass of steeped barley spread upon a floor to germinate, in malting; or the floor occupied by the barley; as, couch of malt.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Deputy noun · 78% connection

One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieuten…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Down adjective · 78% connection

Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Edge verb · 78% connection

To move by little and little or cautiously, as by pressing forward edgewise; as, edging their chairs forwards.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Firelock noun · 78% connection

An old form of gunlock, as the flintlock, which ignites the priming by a spark; perhaps originally, a matchlock. Hence, a gun having s…

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Flat noun · 78% connection

A floor, loft, or story in a building; especially, a floor of a house, which forms a complete residence in itself.

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Floor verb · 78% connection

To strike down or lay level with the floor; to knock down; hence, to silence by a conclusive answer or retort; as, to floor an opponen…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Flooring noun · 78% connection

A platform; the bottom of a room; a floor; pavement. See Floor, n.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Furniture verb · 78% connection

Articles used for convenience or decoration in a house or apartment, as tables, chairs, bedsteads, sofas, carpets, curtains, pictures,…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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Gain noun · 78% connection

A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, substitute, floor, chairs, perhaps.
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