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 DeWitt Clinton DeWitt Clinton /dəˈwɪt ˈklɪntən/

noun

  1. United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828)  ( Clinton , DeWitt Clinton )
    United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828)


 natural law natural law /ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/

noun

  1. () A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society  ( natural law , law )
    a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
      The rule of law is fundamental to a democratic society.
    The rule of law is fundamental to a democratic society.


 home-fried potatoes home-fried potatoes /ˈhoʊmˌfraɪd pəˈteɪtoʊz/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Sliced pieces of potato fried in a pan until brown and crisp  ( home fries [ N. American] , home-fried potatoes [ N. American] )
    sliced pieces of potato fried in a pan until brown and crisp


 seniority seniority /siːnˈjɔrɪti/

noun

  1. () Higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service  ( higher rank , higher status , senior status , seniority )
    higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
  2. The property of being long-lived  ( longevity , seniority )
    the property of being long-lived


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