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oblivion

Posted on June 1, 2016June 17, 2016 by Lynn

@ blI vi @n noun definition:  the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. example:  We know these poems were written, but as they were never published, they are lost to oblivion.

untenable

Posted on May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 by admin

uhn te nə bəl adjective 1. of an argument, position, or the like, incapable of being defended or maintained. Refusing to comment on her lengthy absence from the House is an untenable…

parley

Posted on May 23, 2016May 24, 2016 by admin

par li noun a discussion, esp. between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. The general called for a parley to discuss a truce. intransitive verb to engage in a…

quid pro quo

Posted on May 17, 2016May 16, 2016 by admin

kwId pro kwo noun (Latin) one thing in return for another. He expects a quid pro quo after helping with my legislation.

spoliation

Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by admin

spo li eI shən noun 1. the act or practice of seizing others’ goods, such as the plundering of neutral ships by the navy of a warring nation. 2. in law, the…

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