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Dec. of Ind. Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dissolve | Close down; break down |
| bands | ties, connections, etc. |
| assume | take or begin to have (power or responsibility) |
| entitle | give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something |
| impel | drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something |
| self-evident | not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious |
| endowed | provided with |
| unalienable | not able to be taken away |
| secure | attach firmly/strongly and cannot be moved, lost, or taken away |
| institute | set in motion or establish/create |
| derive | come from |
| just (related to justice) | rightful, lawful |
| consent | permission for something to happen |
| alter | change or cause to change |
| abolish | to officially end or stop |
| usurpation | taking control of something without having the right |
| tyranny | cruel or oppressive government or rule |
| interfere | prevent from continuing; intervene |
| candid | truthful or straight-forward |
| assent | expression of approval or agreement |
| oppression | prolonged (for a long time) cruel or unjust treatment or control. |
| petition | to make a formal request |
| redress | remedy or set right |
| solemnly | formally; with respect |