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| ally | a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: |
| armory | a storage place for weapons and other war equipment |
| boycott | to abstain from buying or using |
| brotherhood | the belief that all people should act with warmth and equality toward one another, regardless of differences |
| debt | something that is owed or that one is bound to pay to or perform for another |
| enlightenment | belief in the power of human reason and by innovations in political, religious, and educational doctrine. |
| exercise | to make use of one's privileges, powers, etc |
| fraternity | any group or class of persons having common purposes, interests, |
| hereditary | existing by reason of feeling, opinions, or prejudices held by predecessors |
| hessian | a hireling or ruffian |
| loyalist | a person who remained loyal to the British during the American Revolution |
| repeal | to revoke or withdraw formally or officially |
| militia | a body of citizen soldiers as distinguished from professional soldiers. |
| patriot | a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. |
| petition | a formally drawn request |
| ratify | to confirm by expressing consent, approval |
