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  2. Quid pro quo - Wikipedia

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    Antichristus, [1] a woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder of the pope using the temporal power to grant authority to a ruler contributing generously to the Catholic Church. Quid pro quo (Latin: "something for something" [2]) is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; "a favor for a favor".

  3. Fortune favours the bold - Wikipedia

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    Leading the chant back was the lead character, Amsterdam Vallon, and they replied in English "Fortune Favors the Bold". In Episode 12 Season 2 of the anime The Faraway Paladin the spirits of the dwarven warriors chant this as a rallying war cry against the evil dragon Valacirca in support of Will William G. Mary blood and his brave party as ...

  4. Reason (argument) - Wikipedia

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    In philosophy, it is common to distinguish between three kinds of reason. [2]Normative or justifying reasons are often said to be "considerations which count in favor" of some state of affairs (this is, at any rate, a common view, notably held by T. M. Scanlon and Derek Parfit).

  5. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers ... - AOL

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    In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: PH. BO ...

  6. Kleptocracy - Wikipedia

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    In a kleptocracy, corrupt politicians enrich themselves secretly outside the rule of law, through kickbacks, bribes, and special favors from lobbyists and corporations, or they simply direct state funds to themselves and their associates. Also, kleptocrats often export much of their profits to foreign nations in anticipation of losing power. [6]

  7. Negro - Wikipedia

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    The word nègre as a racial term fell out of favor around the same time as its English equivalent negro. Its usage in French today ( nègre littéraire ) has shifted completely, to refer to a ghostwriter ( écrivain fantôme ), i.e. one who writes a book on behalf of its nominal author, usually a non-literary celebrity.

  8. Cronyism - Wikipedia

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    The word crony first appeared in 17th-century London, according to the Oxford English Dictionary; it is believed to be derived from the Greek word χρόνιος (chronios), meaning ' long term '. [4] A less likely but oft-quoted source is the supposed Irish term Comh-Roghna, which translates as ' close pals, mutual friends '. [citation needed]

  9. Annuit cœptis - Wikipedia

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    The literal translation is "[He] favors (or "has favored") [our] undertakings", from Latin annuo ("I approve, I favor"), and coeptum ("commencement, undertaking"). Because of its context as a caption above the Eye of Providence , the standard translations are "Providence favors our undertakings" and "Providence has favored our undertakings."