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adjective Eastern
- Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east
- (of a wind) blowing from the east; easterly
- (loosely) oriental
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noun
- (uncountable) (theology) In Calvinist theology, those foreordained to Heaven.
verb
- (transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
- (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
adjective
- (context, used only after the noun) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
- He is the President-.
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verb
- (past of, elect)
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| electioneer |
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verb
- To campaign for an elective office, on one's own behalf, or on behalf of another, particularly by direct contact.
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| Elector |
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noun
- A German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
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adjective Electoral
- of, or relating to elections
- composed of electors
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noun
- a body of electors empowered to elect someone to a particular office
- such a body chosen to elect the president and vice president
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noun - The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
- The votes have been counted and the has spoken.
- The geographic area encompassing an electoral district.
- The of Finchley borders on the electorate of Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh, splitting the new housing estate of Royal Cupolas.
- The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.
- Fredrick the Great, Elector of Brandenburg and King of Prussia, commanded the most powerful in the Empire.
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| elephant |
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noun
- A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.
- (figurative) Anything huge and ponderous.
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adjective
- suitable; meeting the conditions; worthy of being chosen
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| embassy |
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noun (embassies)
- The function or duty of an ambassador.
- An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
- The American embassy to France is located in Paris.
- The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.
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| enfranchise |
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verb
- To grant the franchise to an entity. Generally meaning to grant the privilege of voting to a person.
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| entente |
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noun
- An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
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| entitlement |
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noun
- the right to have something
- something that one is entitled to (or believes that one is entitled to)
- (politics) government payments that are guaranteed to a segment of the population, such as the Pell Grant and social security in the US.
- As good as a process can get without capital investment. Alt. A perceived "right to demand." Opposite of a gift, in that it is without appreciation. A "you owe me" obligation for which, I owe nothing in return.
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noun
- representative
- diplomat
- messenger
- a short stanza at the end of a poem
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| EOB |
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initialism - Explanation of Benefits
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| ERA |
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initialism - (baseball) statistic for "Earned Run Average" which equals the number of earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched.
- w:Equal Rights Amendment, Equal Rights Amendment
- electrically reconfigurable array
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| establishment |
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noun
- The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
- Since their of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.
- The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
- The firm celebrated twenty years since their by updating their look.
- That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
- Pedro's is a fine serving a variety of delicious food.
- Exposing the shabby parts of the .
- (slang) The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.
- It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.
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| etatism |
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noun
- Total control of the State over an individual citizen.
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| executive |
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noun
- A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on his own authority.
- That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day running of the state.
adjective - Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
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| extremism |
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noun
- extreme ideas or actions
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| extremist |
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noun
- a person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic
adjective
- holding extreme views, especially on a political subject
- of, or relating to extremism
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