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Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| boycott | withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest |
| declaration | a formal or explicit statement or announcement. |
| parliament | the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. |
| blockade | an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. |
| mercenary | primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. |
| proclamation | a public or official announcement, esp. one dealing with a matter of great importance. |
| treason | the crime of betraying one's country, esp. by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. |
| alliance | a union or association formed for mutual benefit, esp. between countries or organizations. |
| quarter | be stationed or lodged in a specified place |
| liberty | the power or scope to act as one pleases. |
| petition | a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause. |
| monopoly | the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service. |
| bill of rights | a statement of the rights of a class of people, in particular. |
| ally | a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose, typically by treaty. |
| repeal | the action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act. |
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