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  • 91resolve — [ri zälv′, rizôlv′] vt. resolved, resolving [ME resolven < L resolvere: see RE & SOLVE] 1. to break up into separate, constituent elements or parts; analyze 2. to change or transform: used reflexively [a discussion that resolved itself into an …

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  • 92groom´er — groom «groom», noun, verb. –n. 1. a man just married or about to be married; bridegroom: »The lanky groom, decked out in brown suede shoes and a brown tail coat with yellow carnation (Newsweek). 2. a man or boy whose work is taking care of horses …

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  • 93Flower Bond — Fixed income products that were originally purchased by investors at a discount for the purpose of paying federal estate taxes upon their maturity. Investors would purchase these bonds before their death in anticipation of federal estate taxes.… …

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  • 94biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …

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  • 95MASORAH — This article is arranged according to the following outline: 1. THE TRANSMISSION OF THE BIBLE 1.1. THE SOFERIM 1.2. WRITTEN TRANSMISSION 1.2.1. Methods of Writing 1.2.1.1. THE ORDER OF THE BOOKS 1.2.1.2. SEDARIM AND PARASHIYYOT …

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  • 96BIBLE — THE CANON, TEXT, AND EDITIONS canon general titles the canon the significance of the canon the process of canonization contents and titles of the books the tripartite canon …

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  • 97Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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  • 98Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …

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  • 99TAXATION — This article is arranged according to the following outline: historical aspects legal aspects the biblical period the talmudic period the post talmudic period in general yardsticks of tax assessment taxable property Place of Residence, Business,… …

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  • 100United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …

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