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... tion . Constitutional change . Written constitutions are not only likely to give rise to greater problems of interpreta- tion than unwritten ones ; they are also harder to change . Unwritten constitutions tend to change gradually , con ...
... tion . Constitutional change . Written constitutions are not only likely to give rise to greater problems of interpreta- tion than unwritten ones ; they are also harder to change . Unwritten constitutions tend to change gradually , con ...
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... tion of a cyclothem was considered to begin at the base of the cyclothems lower sandstone ( member 1 ) . This seems to provide a logical boundary that is an unconformity at some places . Therefore , it corresponds with at least a local ...
... tion of a cyclothem was considered to begin at the base of the cyclothems lower sandstone ( member 1 ) . This seems to provide a logical boundary that is an unconformity at some places . Therefore , it corresponds with at least a local ...
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... tion , generally aqueous , known as the dye liquor or dye- bath . For true dyeing ( as opposed to mere staining ) to have taken place , the coloration must be relatively per- manent , that is , not readily removed by rinsing in water or ...
... tion , generally aqueous , known as the dye liquor or dye- bath . For true dyeing ( as opposed to mere staining ) to have taken place , the coloration must be relatively per- manent , that is , not readily removed by rinsing in water or ...
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