Declaration of Independence

Donna R. (United States of America)
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  1. unalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  2. deriving
    an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  3. institute
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  4. Creator
    terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  5. destructive
    causing damage
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
  6. derive
    come from
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  7. endow
    give qualities or abilities to
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  8. abolish
    do away with
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
  9. alter
    cause to change; make different
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
  10. create
    bring into existence
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  11. pursuit
    the act of following in an effort to overtake or capture
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  12. govern
    exercise authority over, as of nations
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  13. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  14. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  15. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
  16. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
    That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.
  17. liberty
    freedom of choice
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  18. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
  19. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
  20. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is in the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Created on Mon Feb 08 18:04:11 EST 2010

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