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  • 1officious will — Law. a will by which the testator gives his or her property to the natural objects of such bounty, as the family. Also called officious testament. Cf. inofficious will. * * * …

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  • 2officious will — Law. a will by which the testator gives his or her property to the natural objects of such bounty, as the family. Also called officious testament. Cf. inofficious will …

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  • 3officious will — /afishas wil/ A testament by which a testator leaves his property to his family. Inofficious testament …

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  • 4Hierarchy of the Early Church — • The word hierarchy is used here to denote the three grades of bishop, priest, and deacon (ministri) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hierarchy of the Early Church     Hierarchy of the Early Church …

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  • 5Inofficious — In of*fi cious, a. [L. inofficiosus: cf. F. inofficieux. See {In } not, and {Officious}.] 1. Indifferent to obligation or duty. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Thou drown st thyself in inofficious sleep. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. Not officious; not… …

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  • 6Egypt, ancient — Introduction  civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …

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  • 7Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin      …

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  • 8Luther —     Martin Luther     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther     Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546.     His father, Hans, was a… …

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  • 9Martin Luther —     Martin Luther     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther     Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546.     His father, Hans, was a… …

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