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The awkward case of 'his or her'
asylum 'protection from arrest and extradition given especially to political refugees'
insubordinate 'disobedient to authority'
promulgate 'to make known by open declaration'
epochal 'momentous or unparalleled'
clemency 'merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment'
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to emit the high shrill tone of bagpipes
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