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11772778401distinctioan explicit reference to a particular meaning or to the various meanings of a word, in order to remove or prevent ambiguity0
11772810989slippery slopea fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented1
11772816174red herringWhen a writer raises an irrelevant issue to draw attention away from the real issue2
11772821461courtgovernmental forum that administers justice under the law3
11772826389courtattempt to gain; seek; woo; risk; behave so as to invite; attempt to gain the favor of by attention; Ex. court disaster4
11772829236channelthe path that a stream follows5
11772832668channelto direct or guide along some desired course6
11772838528qualifybe entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition7
11772844581qualifyto modify or restrict8

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