Common Lit 10th grade unit 6

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Abridge

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To shorten or condense something, especially a piece of writing, without losing the sense; to lessen in scope

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Concur

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To agree or have the same opinion as someone else.

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Constitute

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To establish or form something; to be the components or parts of something.

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Contend

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To claim; to state as the truth

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Discern

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To see or recognize something, often when it's not clear

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Dissent

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To hold or express opinions that are different from the majority

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Infringe

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To actively break the terms of a law or agreement; to violate someone's freedom or rights.

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Precedent

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An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to future decisions

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Prohibit

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To formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

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Redress

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To set right or remedy an unfair situation or wrong-doing.