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Unit 3 Lesson 7
Toward Independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| militia | a small army made up of everyday citizens trained to protect their town or colony in an emergency |
| violation | the breaking of an established rule or law |
| repealed | to take back, or to cancel, a law |
| tyranny | the unjust use of government power. A ruler who uses power in this way is called a tyrant. |
| boycott | to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is also called a boycott. |
| retain | to continue to keep |
| restricted | to place limits or controls on something |
| authority | the government or controlling power |