For the Week ending 8/10/12
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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writ from a higher court to a lower one requesting a transcript of the proceedings of a case for review; a grant of review of a government action by a court with discretion to make such a review.
The Supreme Court decided not to grant the Holy See's petition for _______, which is simply a request that the court consider the issue. |
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a common language used by speakers of different languages; a medium of communication between peoples of different languages
Ireland is blessed with an educated work force that speaks English, the _______ of world trade. |
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custom, habituation; normal practice;
Their exclusion from public life and ________ to heavy male labor give the women all the more power and importance in the household. |
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in reality or fact; actually; existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not
Impressments under various guises had become fairly commonplace during the lean winters of the previous two years, but this edict would establish Washington as a _______ military dictator. |
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according to law; by right
Herod's reign _______ began from a decree of the Senate passed in the consulship of Domitius and Pollio BC. 40 |