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  • 11rectify — [ˈrektɪˌfaɪ] verb [T] formal to correct a problem or mistake, or to make a bad situation better …

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  • 12rectify — To correct or define something which is erroneous or doubtful. Thus, where the parties to an agreement have determined to embody its terms in the appropriate and conclusive form, but the instrument meant to effect this purpose (e.g., a conveyance …

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  • 13Amend — A*mend , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Amending}.] [F. amender, L. emendare; e (ex) + mendum, menda, fault, akin to Skr. minda personal defect. Cf. {Emend}, {Mend}.] To change or modify in any way for the better; as, (a) by… …

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  • 14Amended — Amend A*mend , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Amending}.] [F. amender, L. emendare; e (ex) + mendum, menda, fault, akin to Skr. minda personal defect. Cf. {Emend}, {Mend}.] To change or modify in any way for the better; as, (a)… …

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  • 15Amending — Amend A*mend , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Amending}.] [F. amender, L. emendare; e (ex) + mendum, menda, fault, akin to Skr. minda personal defect. Cf. {Emend}, {Mend}.] To change or modify in any way for the better; as, (a)… …

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  • 16To amend a bill — Amend A*mend , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Amending}.] [F. amender, L. emendare; e (ex) + mendum, menda, fault, akin to Skr. minda personal defect. Cf. {Emend}, {Mend}.] To change or modify in any way for the better; as, (a)… …

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  • 17correct — vb 1 Correct, rectify, emend, remedy, redress, amend, reform, revise mean to set or make right something which is wrong. One corrects something which is inaccurate, untrue, or imperfect or which contains errors, faults, or defects, when one by… …

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  • 18Pope Benedict XVI Islam controversy — The Pope Benedict XVI Islam controversy arose from a lecture delivered on 12 September 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI at the University of Regensburg in Germany. The pope had previously served as professor of theology at the university, and his… …

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  • 19List of Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl characters — The major characters of Kashimashi: Left: Jan Pu (top), Asuta (bottom); Center: Yasuna (left), Hazumu (center), Tomari (right); Right: Hitoshi (top), Namiko (center), Ayuki (bottom). The Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl anime and manga features a… …

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  • 20Nevermind — For other uses, see Nevermind (disambiguation). Nevermind Studio album by …

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