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71Masonry (Freemasonry) — Masonry (Freemasonry) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Masonry (Freemasonry) The subject is treated under the following heads: I. Name and Definition; II. Origin and Early History; III. Fundamental Principles and Spirit; IV.… …
72The Church — The Church † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church The term church (Anglo Saxon, cirice, circe; Modern German, Kirche; Sw., Kyrka) is the name employed in the Teutonic languages to render the Greek ekklesia (ecclesia), the term by which… …
73Crusades — • Expeditions undertaken, in fulfilment of a solemn vow, to deliver the Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Crusades Crusades …
74Oath of Allegiance (United States) — The United States Oath of Allegiance (officially referred to as the Oath of Allegiance, 8 C.F.R. Part 337 (2008)) is an oath that must be taken by all immigrants who wish to become United States citizens. The first officially recorded Oaths of… …
75international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …
76Sworn testimony — is evidence given by a witness who has made a commitment to tell the truth. If the witness is later found to have lied whilst bound by the commitment, they can often be charged with the crime of perjury. The types of commitment can include oaths …
77vow — [[t]vaʊ[/t]] n. 1) a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy[/ex] 2) rel a solemn promise made to a deity or saint committing oneself to an act, service, or condition 3) a solemn or earnest declaration 4)… …
78vow — [vou] n. [ME vou < OFr < L votum: see VOTE] 1. a solemn promise or pledge, esp. one made to God or a god, dedicating oneself to an act, service, or way of life 2. a solemn promise of love and fidelity [marriage vows] 3. a solemn affirmation …
79vow — n. & v. n. 1 Relig. a solemn promise esp. in the form of an oath to God or another deity or to a saint. 2 (in pl.) the promises by which a monk or nun is bound to poverty, chastity, and obedience. 3 a promise of fidelity (lovers vows; marriage… …
80vow — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. swear, take oath; vouch, af firm; pledge, promise; dedicate, devote; take vows. n. dedication, devotion; oath, swearing; pledge, promise; consecration. See affirmation. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. promise …
