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n. trade forbidden by law or treaty. |
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contradiction |
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n. assertion of contrary; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; opposition, whether by argument or conduct |
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contradictory |
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a. nature of, or being a contradiction; mutually exclusive; opposing |
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contraposition |
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n. a placing opposite. |
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contravene |
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v. to prevent or obstruct the operation of. |
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contribution |
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n. act of contributing; payment exacted for special purpose; impost or levy |
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contributor |
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n. one who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose. |
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contrite |
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adj. broken in spirit because of a sense of sin. |
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contrivance |
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n. the act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a special purpose. |
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contrive |
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v. form by an exercise of ingenuity; devise; invent; design |
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control |
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v. to exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over. |
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controller |
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n. one who or that which regulates or directs. |
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contumacious |
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adj. rebellious. |
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contumacy |
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n. contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority. |
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contuse |
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v. to bruise by a blow, either with or without the breaking of the skin. |
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contusion |
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n. injury that doesn't break the skin |
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convalesce |
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v. recover gradually from an illness |
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convalescence |
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n. the state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation of disease. |
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convalescent |
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adj. recovering health after sickness. |
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convene |
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v. cause to come together formally |