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Law
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30
Law
5th Grade
05/14/2009

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Term
forum
Definition
a place to meet and discuss issues
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resolve
Definition
1:to find a solution to
2:firmness of purpose;resolution
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delegate
Definition
a person chosen to speak or act for others;a representative
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humanitarian
Definition
a person who shows concern for the well-being of people
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codify
Definition
to arrange into an organized system
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justice
Definition
fairness
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protest
Definition
disapproval;objection
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dignity
Definition
1:the quality of being respected
2:poise and self-respected
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negotiation
Definition
the process of reaching agreement through discussion and debate
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tribunal
Definition
a court of justice
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prejudice
Definition
1:an unfair opinion that is made before one knows the facts
2:to cause to form an unfavorable decision before having all the facts
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illegal
Definition
1:not allowed by law or official sports
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legitimate
Definition
allowed by law
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judicial
Definition
of or by judges or courts of law
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testify
Definition
to make a statement of or fact under oath in court
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attest
Definition
to be a witness
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testimony
Definition
a statement made under oath by a witness
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justify
Definition
to show or prove to be correct or fair
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legalize
Definition
to make lawful
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judgment
Definition
an opinion or conclusion made after careful thought
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Congress
Definition
the lawmaking body of the US
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assembly
Definition
a group of people gathering together for a special purpose
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campaign
Definition
a series of related activities
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tyrant
Definition
a ruler who is cruel,harsh, and unfair
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representative
Definition
a person who is chosen to act for others
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federal
Definition
of or relating to the central government
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liberty
Definition
freedom
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democracy
Definition
a government that is run by the people
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amendment
Definition
a legal or formal change or addition to a law or group of laws
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patriotic
Definition
feeling or showing love for one's country
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