Unit 6: Free Speech - Vocab Flashcard

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Disagree

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A synonym for disagree is dissent, which means to hold or express opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

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Disregard

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A synonym for disregard is infringe, which means to actively break the terms of a law or agreement.

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Constitute

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To constitute means to be a part of a whole or to make up something. For example, medications for heart failure constitute only half of the treatment program.

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Correct

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A synonym for correct is redress, which means to set right or remedy a wrong.

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Agree

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A synonym for agree is concur, which means to have the same opinion or to approve.

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Infringe

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To infringe means to violate or encroach upon someone's rights or laws.

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Dissent

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Dissent refers to the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those commonly or officially held.

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Contend

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To contend means to assert something as a position in an argument or to struggle to overcome a difficulty.

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Redress

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Redress means to remedy or set right an undesirable or unfair situation.

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Precedent

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A precedent is an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.