NONSENSE, n. The objections that are urged against this excellent dictionary.
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We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.
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EXECUTIVE, n. An officer of the Government, whose duty it is to enforce the wishes of the legislative power until such time as the judicial department shall be pleased to pronounce them invalid and of no effect.
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