a blatant abuse of power
1blatant — bla|tant [ˈbleıtənt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Perhaps from Latin blatire to talk without serious purpose ] something bad that is blatant is very clear and easy to see, but the person responsible for it does not seem embarrassed or ashamed ▪… …
2blatant — adjective something bad that is blatant is very clear and easy to see, but the person responsible for it does not seem embarrassed or ashamed: a blatant abuse of power | blatant discrimination blatantly adverb blatancy noun (C) …
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4Francis Hastings of Madras — Infobox Governor name = Francis Hastings order = office = President of Fort St George (Madras) term start = 18 January 1720 term end = 15 October 1721 lieutenant = predecessor = Joseph Collett successor = Nathaniel Elwick birth date = birth place …
5literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
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7Anti-Catholicism — The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer, by Jean Léon Gérôme (1883) …
8Impeachment — This article is about a step in the removal of a public official. For challenging a witness in a legal proceeding, see witness impeachment. Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which …
9Characters of the Mass Effect universe — This article describes notable characters who appear in the Mass Effect fictional universe. These characters are explored in the novels Mass Effect: Revelation, Mass Effect: Ascension, Mass Effect: Retribution, and Mass Effect: Deception; the… …
10Works influenced by Alice in Wonderland — Lewis Carroll s books Alice s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have continuously had a large cultural influence since they were published. Even today, Alice and the rest of Wonderland continue to inspire or influence many… …
