| A | B |
|---|
| abstain | (v) to not do something by choice; to not vote |
| acknowledge | (v) to admit the truth, existence, or reality of something; to show you have received something |
| advocate | (v) to recommend; to write or speak in favor of a cause; (n) a person who argues for a cause |
| coalition | (n) an alliance of people, parties, or nations |
| conform | (v) to follow the rules or customs |
| invalid | (adj) not effective or legal |
| justify | (v) to provide a reason; to demostrate that something is right or fair |
| sanction | (v) to permit or approve of an action; to punish a nation or group that has broken accepted laws; (n) a punishment adopted against a nation that has broken accepted laws |
| underlie | (v) to provide a basis of support; to lie under |
| uphold | (v) to maintain or support in the face of possible opposition |
