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ballot collapse: a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting; vote by ballot; "The voters were balloting in this state"

electrolysis collapse: removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root; (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions

adornment collapse: the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting; a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

discrimination collapse: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice; the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

treatment collapse: care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury; the management of someone or something; "the handling of prisoners"; "the treatment of water sewage"; "the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system"; a manner of dealing with something artistically; "his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture"

exemption collapse: an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"; a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.); "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent"; immunity from an obligation or duty

yea collapse: an affirmative; "The yeas have it"; not only so, but; "I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice"

inside collapse: the inner or enclosed surface of something; the region that is inside of something; away from the outer edge; "an inner lane"; "the inside lane"; relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space; "he reached into his inside jacket pocket"; "inside out"; "an inside pitch is between home plate and the batter"; confined to an exclusive group; "privy to inner knowledge"; "inside information"; "privileged information"; within a building; "in winter we play inside"; on the inside; "inside, the car is a mess"

referendum collapse: a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

persecution collapse: the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

basic training collapse: the initial period of training for new military personnel; involves intense physical activity and behavioral discipline

spadework collapse: dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking

nay collapse: a negative; "the nays have it"; not this merely but also; not only so but; "each of us is peculiar, nay, in a sense unique"

handling collapse: the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means; manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

no collapse: a negative; "his no was loud and clear"; used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement; "no, you are wrong"; not in any degree or manner; not at all; "he is no better today"; referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present; "he was no heavier than a child"

bias collapse: a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation; slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; "a bias fold"; cause to be biased; influence in an unfair way; "you are biasing my choice by telling me yours"

inclination collapse: the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"; an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"; that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music"; (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis); (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

dialectic collapse: any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments; a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction; "this situation created the inner dialectic of American history"; of or relating to or employing dialectic; "the dialectical method"

seminar collapse: a course offered for a small group of advanced students; any meeting for an exchange of ideas

shock therapy collapse: treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions

ventilation collapse: the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air; a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"

franchise collapse: a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote); an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place; a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area; grant a franchise to

investigation collapse: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

clinic collapse: a healthcare facility for outpatient care; meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity; a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists

etude collapse: a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity

colloquium collapse: an address to an academic meeting or seminar; an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting

groundwork collapse: preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"

shading collapse: a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades; graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

reservation collapse: the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion; something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.); a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations"; the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance; a district that is reserved for particular purpose

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