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    are considered insanity. In modern usage insanity is most commonly encountered as an informal unscientific term denoting mental instability‚ or in the narrow legal context of the insanity defense. In the derivation of the word insanity lies its definition. In English‚ the word sane derives from the Latin adjective sanus meaning healthy. The word insanity was first used in the 1550s. Naturally the word insane means unhealthy. From Latin insanus meaning mad‚ insane‚ then comes the root of in meaning

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    What does it mean to be an educated person? According to Merriam- Webster’s Dictionary definition‚ to be educated is someone who has learned how to acquire‚ analyze‚ synthesize‚ evaluate‚ understand‚ and communicate knowledge and information. I believe that being well-educated means‚ you need to have a degree in a specific field and also be able to excel and easily adapt to a different field with substantial amount of knowledge to it. For some people‚ being educated means you need to have a college

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    especially investigation or experiments aimed to the discovery and interpretation of the facts‚ revision of the accepted theories or low in the light of new facts or practical application of such new or revised theories of low. Wikipedia 3. “The definition of research includes any gathering of data‚ information and facts for the advancement of knowledge.” Martyn Shuttleworth 4. “ Research is the process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding

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    LOYALTY Loyalty can be defined by anyone but there’s only one definition of loyalty. Google’s definition of loyalty is the quality of being loyal to someone or something. The second definition for loyalty is a strong feeling of support or allegiance; fights with in-laws cause divided loyalties. My definition of loyalty relates to the first definition; however‚ it consists of more than just that. Loyalty means respect and competence pertaining to a certain

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    Mirror - is an object that reflects light in a way that preserves much of its original quality subsequent to its contact with the mirror. Plane mirror - plane mirror is a mirror with a planar reflective surface. Concave mirror - A concave mirror‚ or converging mirror‚ has a reflecting surface that bulges inward (away from the incident light). Concave mirrors reflect light inward to one focal point‚ therefore they are used to focus light. Convex mirror reflection - A convex mirror‚

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    Crime is a complex and evolving concept. To what extent can it be explored by focussing on social harm? This essay aims to explore and critically evaluate some of the ways ‘crime’‚ in both its lawful definition and commonly interpreted definition can be broadened‚ from context-specific behaviours and explore how social harm may be a useful concept in understanding ‘beyond the border’ of crime (Open University‚ 2010). Social harm is a ‘disciplinary approach organised around the concept of harm’

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    “We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day” (Brad Meltzer). Hero‚ such a strong word with many definitions. A hero is an everyday‚ selfless‚ and courageous leader. Not someone who fears the unknown‚ but someone who is determined to do what is right. They take risks when no one else will. We are all heroes at some point. A hero is one who is not selfish‚ but one who sacrifices

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    1. The general public in the United State will be able to purchase all of the Windows 7 editions in retail stores except Starter‚ Home Basic‚ and Enterprise. 2. The core module that provides all of the Window 7 capability that isn’t language-or edition-specific is called Min Vin. 3. When you copy a file to a library‚ Windows Explore writes the file to the folder designated as the save location. 4. To use federated search‚ you must download or create XML files for specific sites called search connectors

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    and obligations to each other Perjury Act of knowingly giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding with intent to mislead Mens rea Guilty mind‚ the knowledge‚ intent or recklessness of one’s actions (combined with actus reus makes one criminally liable) Actus Reus Wrongful deed; the criminal act or omission to act (combined with mens rea makes one criminally liable) Parole The release of a convicted criminal defendant after he/she has completed part of his/her prison sentence‚ based

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    Abbreviation ID Prefix Definition Word Root Definition(s) Suffix Definition n/a Definition (Technical) Pertaining to within the skin Definition (Layman) New Term from One Word Root Term: biopsy Prefix n/a Word Root(s) Bi Combining Vowel(s) o- Combining Form(s) Bi/o Suffix -ospy Analysis Diagram Bi/o/psy Plural Form Biopsies Abbreviation Bx Prefix Definition n/a Word Root Definition(s) Life Suffix Definition View of‚ viewing Definition (Technical) View

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