Comm 101 vocabulary 2
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Comm 101 – Vocabulary #2
Thesis – 1. A proposition to be proved or maintained against argument. 2. A monograph embodying original research, esp, one presented by a candidate for an academic group. (Webster’s Desk Dictionary of the English Language, Gramercy Books, Classic Edition, copyright 1983 by Random House Inc., page 929)
Abstract (n) – 1. A summary of a statement, etc. 2. An abstract term or idea.
(Webster’s Desk Dictionary of the English Language, Gramercy Books, Classic Edition, copyright 1983 by Random House Inc., page 5)
Precedent – an act, decision or case that may serve as a guide or justifications in a subsequent one.
(Webster’s Desk Dictionary of the English Language, Gramercy Books, Classic Edition, copyright 1983 by Random House Inc., page 711-712)
Censorship – 1. Act of censoring. 2. The office or power of a censor.
(Webster’s Desk Dictionary of the English Language, Gramercy Books, Classic Edition, copyright 1983 by Random House Inc., page 146)
Habeas Corpus – writ of habeas corpus (a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge), (the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment)
“WordNet Search – 3.0″. WordNet Search. 2009-06-13 15:42:32.
Certiorari – writ of certiorari (a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case)
“WordNet Search – 3.0″. WordNet Search. 2009-06-13 16:29:50.
Amicus Curiae – friend of the court (an adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case; usually someone who wants to influence the outcome of a lawsuit involving matters of wide public interest)
“WordNet Search – 3.0″. WordNet Search. 2009-06-13 16:35:53.
Terrorism – the unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the attempt to achieve political aims. Origin – Latin
(Oxford Dictionary of Current English 4th Edition, edited by Catherine Soanes with Sarah Hawker and Julia Elliot, University Press, copyright 2006, page 945)
First Amendment to the United States Constitution – Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association and assembly. It also protects the rights of citizens to worship as they please and the right not to be forced to support someone else’s religion. The First Amendment also provides for the right to demand a change in government policies.
“Constitution of the United States – MSN Encarta”. MSN Encarta. 2009-06-14 09:33:18.
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