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  • 51exonerate — ex•on•er•ate [[t]ɪgˈzɒn əˌreɪt[/t]] v. t. at•ed, at•ing 1) to clear from accusation, guilt, or blame 2) to relieve from an obligation, duty, or task • Etymology: 1515–25; late ME < L exonerātus, ptp. of exonerāre to unburden, discharge = ex… …

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  • 52exlex — /ekslex/ In old English law, an outlaw; qui est extra legem, one who is out of the law s protection. To relieve from responsibility, duty, or obligation. To clear from guilt; i.e. dropping criminal charges against accused …

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  • 53exlex — /ekslex/ In old English law, an outlaw; qui est extra legem, one who is out of the law s protection. To relieve from responsibility, duty, or obligation. To clear from guilt; i.e. dropping criminal charges against accused …

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  • 54United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …

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  • 55France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… …

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  • 56carriage of goods — ▪ law Introduction       in law, the transportation of goods by land, sea, or air. The relevant law governs the rights, responsibilities, liabilities, and immunities of the carrier and of the persons employing the services of the carrier.… …

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  • 57Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …

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  • 58Alms and Almsgiving — • Any material favour done to assist the needy, and prompted by charity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Alms and Almsgiving     Alms and Almsgiving      …

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  • 59Charity and Charities — • In its widest and highest sense, charity includes love of God as well as love of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Charity and Charities     Charity and Charities …

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  • 60Social Security (United States) — This article is about the retirement/disability program. For the general concept of providing welfare, see Social security. For other uses, see Social Security (disambiguation) …

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