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  • 31Science and mathematics from the Renaissance to Descartes — George Molland Early in the nineteenth century John Playfair wrote for the Encyclopaedia Britannica a long article entitled ‘Dissertation; exhibiting a General View of the Progress of Mathematics and Physical Science, since the Revival of Letters …

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  • 32Decline and fall of Pedro II of Brazil — Emperor Pedro II in 1887 This article is part of a series related to Pedro II of Brazil …

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  • 33List of words having different meanings in British and American English: A–L — Differences between American and British English American English …

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  • 34bayonet — 1. noun /ˈbeɪ.ɒn.ɛt,beɪ.əʊ.nɛt/ a) (Weapon) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence …

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  • 35arms — n. pl. 1. Weapons, means of offence and defence, armor, harness, accoutrements, array, panoply, mail, martial array. 2. War, warlike exploits, warfare, heroic achievements, deeds of valor, deeds of arms. 3. Escutcheon, scutcheon, shield, ensign… …

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  • 36Religious Toleration —     Religious Toleration     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Religious Toleration     Toleration in general signifies patient forbearance in the presence of an evil which one is unable or unwilling to prevent. By religious toleration is understood the… …

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  • 37Ghoul — A ghoul is a monster from ancient Arabian folklore that dwells in burial grounds and other uninhabited places. The English word comes from the Arabic name for the creature: الغول ghūl , which literally means demon . [cite web|title= ghoul… …

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  • 38Penal Code (Singapore) — The Penal Code of Singapore [Singapore Statute | c ed = 1985] sets out general principles of the criminal law of Singapore, as well as the elements and penalties of common criminal offences such as homicide, theft and cheating. The Penal Code… …

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  • 39Criminal Justice Act 2003 — The Criminal Justice Act 2003[1] (c.44) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a wide ranging measure introduced to modernise many areas of the criminal justice system in England and Wales and, to a lesser extent, in Scotland… …

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  • 40Australian sedition law — is the area of the criminal law of Australia relating to the crime of sedition.Effectively defunct for nearly half a century, these laws returned to public notice in 2005 when changes were included in an Anti terrorism Bill announced by Prime… …

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