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Toward Independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Authority | the government or controlling power |
| boycott | to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is also called a boycott. |
| militia | a small army made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in an emergency |
| repealed | to take back, or to cancel, a law |
| restricted | to place limits or controls on something |
| retain | to continue to keep |
| tyranny | the unjust use of government power. A ruler who uses power in this way is called a tyrant. |
| violation | breaking an established rule or law |
| loyalist | person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government |
| patriot | a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. |
| protest | a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. |
| rebel | rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler. |