A | B |
preamble | An introductory statement |
endow | To provide; something given |
inalienable | Something which cannot be taken away |
derive | To receive or obtain |
abolish | To repeal; to do away with or put to an end |
dissolve | Destroy, end disintegrate |
petition | A formal request |
redress | To set right something that is wrong |
posterity | Future generations |
grievance | A complaint against an unjust act |
unanimous | In complete agreement |
engross | To write or copy down |
resolution | A formal expression of opinion regarding how to solve a problem |
delegate | A representative |
treason | Working to overthrow a government |
congress | A meeting of representatives or delegates |
declaration | An announcement |
consent | To agree to |
bands | Ties |
impel | To force to do something |
oppression | Unjust treatment |
transient | Lasting only a short time, not permanent |
secure | Protect |
allegiance | Loyalty |
absolve | To set free from obligation |
mercenary | A hired soldier working in a foreign army |
archive | A place where historical documents are stored |
tyrant | A cruel ruler that exercises power unfairly |
usurpation | Unjust uses of power |