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| Promoting; contribution (used with to); helpful. |
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1. To persuade; to influence.
2. To cause; to bring about. |
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| To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of. |
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1. A small fort defending an important point.
2. A place of refuge or defense. |
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| Dominance, especially of one political body over another. |
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| A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text. |
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1. An announcement; a proclamation.
2. (often capitalized) In Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God. |
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| An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed. |
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| An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government. |
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1. Wise; prudent; sagacious.
2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd. |
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| Monarch; a ruler possessing great power. |
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| Mighty; powerful; forceful. |
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1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution.
2. Finery; elaborate attire. |
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| The office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially (sometimes capitalized) in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723) |
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| A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony. |
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