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  • 31traverse — tra·verse 1 / tra ˌvərs, trə vərs/ n: a denial of a matter of fact alleged in the opposing party s pleadings; also: a pleading in which such a denial is made tra·verse 2 /trə vərs, tra ˌvərs/ vt [Anglo French traverser, literally, to lay across,… …

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  • 32deny — transitive verb (denied; denying) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French deneier, denier, from Latin denegare, from de + negare to deny more at negate Date: 14th century 1. to declare untrue < deny an allegation > 2. to re …

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  • 33Functionalism (philosophy of mind) — Functionalism is a theory of the mind in contemporary philosophy, developed largely as an alternative to both the identity theory of mind and behaviourism. Its core idea is that mental states (beliefs, desires, being in pain, etc.) are&#8230; …

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  • 34Sanctuary (novel) — Sanctuary is a novel by the American author William Faulkner. It is considered one of his more controversial, given its theme of rape. First published in 1931, it was Faulkner s commercial and critical breakthrough, establishing his literary&#8230; …

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  • 35Lizzie Lloyd King — An 1873 profile of Lizzie Lloyd King from the Canadian Illustrated News. Born 1847 Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Nation …

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  • 36word — word, vocable, term can mean a letter or combination of letters or a sound or combination of sounds capable of being pronounced and expressing an idea that is by tradition or common consent associated with the letters or the sounds. Word applies&#8230; …

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  • 37defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or …

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  • 38defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or …

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  • 39flatly — flat, flatly The dominant adverbial form flatly is always used figuratively with words of denial and rejection such as contradict, deny, oppose, refuse, and reject. Flat is used in fixed expressions such as flat broke and turn something down flat …

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  • 40To catch one flatfooted — Flat footed Flat foot ed, a. 1. Having a flat foot, with little or no arch of the instep; suffering from fallen arches. [WordNet sense 3] [1913 Webster] 2. Firm footed; determined. [Slang, U.S.] [1913 Webster] 3. clumsy; amateurish; pedestrian;&#8230; …

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