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DOI vocab
Declaration of Independence vocab words
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History
8th Grade
10/21/2011

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Grievances
Definition
A complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act, or something believed to cause distress
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Impelled
Definition
To drive or cause to move onward; propel; impart motion to.
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Unalienable
Definition
Not transferable to another or capable of being repudiated, not able to be transfered to another.
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Usurpation
Definition
Illegal seizure and occupation of a throne. Wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure.
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Despotism
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Absolute power or control; tyranny. a country ruled by a tyrant. An absolute or autocratic government.
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Relinquish
Definition
to renounce or surrender, to let go. to give up
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Inestimable
Definition
incapable of being estimated or assessed, too large or great to be estimated or appreciated.
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Tenure
Definition
the holding or possessing of anything, especially real property of a superior in return for services be rendered
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Quartering
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to take up, or be in quarters; lodge. Act of a person or thing that quarters.

 

 

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Mercenaries
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working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal. Any hireling

 

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Redress
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the setting right of what is wrong, relief from wrong or injury
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Petition
Definition
a formally drawn request, made for something desired, to a superior 
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