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... direct tax in commutation for military service . 2 The three aids were direct taxes paid by the tenant to his lord occasions here specified . ill not bear in- nay hold ; and ing except.
... direct tax in commutation for military service . 2 The three aids were direct taxes paid by the tenant to his lord occasions here specified . ill not bear in- nay hold ; and ing except.
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... direct for and a comely carrying on of all proceedings in the present m But he shall be invested with no such power or respect , as by he shall hinder the propounding or progress of any business , way cast the scales , otherwise than in ...
... direct for and a comely carrying on of all proceedings in the present m But he shall be invested with no such power or respect , as by he shall hinder the propounding or progress of any business , way cast the scales , otherwise than in ...
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... direct a war which cannot be delayed , and to send for due tions of men out of each jurisdiction , as well as six might d met ; but not less than six shall determine the justice of the allow the demands or bills of charges , or cause ...
... direct a war which cannot be delayed , and to send for due tions of men out of each jurisdiction , as well as six might d met ; but not less than six shall determine the justice of the allow the demands or bills of charges , or cause ...
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... direct object the e lishment of an absolute tyranny over these states . To prove let facts be submitted to a candid world . III . He has refused his assent to laws , the most wholesome necessary for the public good . He has forbidden ...
... direct object the e lishment of an absolute tyranny over these states . To prove let facts be submitted to a candid world . III . He has refused his assent to laws , the most wholesome necessary for the public good . He has forbidden ...
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... direct , to m gress on the first Monday in November , in every year , w reserved to each state to recall its delegates , or any of t time within the year , and to send others in their stead mainder of the year . No state shall be ...
... direct , to m gress on the first Monday in November , in every year , w reserved to each state to recall its delegates , or any of t time within the year , and to send others in their stead mainder of the year . No state shall be ...
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Page 196 - The Members of the League undertake to respect and preserve as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all Members of the League. In case of any such aggression or in case of any threat or danger of such aggression the Council shall advise upon the means by which this obligation shall be fulfilled.
Page 122 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 66 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 193 - In order to promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war, by the prescription of open, just and honourable relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as the actual rule of conduct among Governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, Agree to this Covenant...
Page 177 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 202 - Certain communities formerly belonging to the Turkish Empire have reached a stage of development where their existence as independent nations can be provisionally recognized subject to the rendering of administrative advice and assistance by a Mandatory until such time as they are able to stand alone. The wishes of these communities must be a principal consideration in the selection of the Mandatory.
Page 168 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 194 - All matters of procedure at meetings of the Assembly or of the Council, including the appointment of Committees to investigate particular matters, shall be regulated by the Assembly or by the Council and may be decided by a majority of the Members of the League represented at the meeting.
Page 157 - The executive of the modern state is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.
Page 66 - That government, is or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the people, nation, or community. Of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of mal-administration; and that...