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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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torture
Politics; Political Science
The deliberate infliction of extreme physical pain. For much of Western history, torture has been an accepted way of eliciting information, or compelling a confession or simply as ...
total war
Politics; Political Science
A war that threatens the very existence of a nation, and in which every available weapon is used. Also means a war in which all the economic resources of the nation are mobilized ...
totalitarianism
Politics; Political Science
A system of government where the ruling authority extends its power over all aspects of society, and regulates every aspect of life. Totalitarian states maintain their existence ...
toxic wastes
Politics; Political Science
Waste matter produced in industrial or technological processes that is harmful to humans and the environment.
Third World
Politics; Political Science
The impoverished or developing countries of the world, made up mostly of Asian, African, and South American countries.
trade union
Politics; Political Science
An organization of workers who do similar jobs. A trade union exists to take collective action on behalf of its members in negotiations with employers over wages, working ...
treason
Politics; Political Science
Betrayal of one's country. In the U.S. constitution treason is defined as making war against the U.S. (by a U.S. citizen) or by giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the U.S.
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