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- English Word Politics Definition The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.
- English Word Politics Definition The management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery.
- English Word Polities Definition of Polity
- English Word Politize Definition To play the politician; to dispute as politicians do.
- English Word Politure Definition Polish; gloss. [Obs.] Donne.
- English Word Polity Definition The form or constitution of the civil government of a nation or state; the framework or organization by which the various departments of government are combined into a systematic whole.
- English Word Polity Definition Hence: The form or constitution by which any institution is organized; the recognized principles which lie at the foundation of any human institution.
- English Word Polity Definition Policy; art; management.
- English Word Politzerization Definition The act of inflating the middle ear by blowing air up the nose during the act of swallowing; -- so called from Prof. Politzer of Vienna, who first practiced it.
- English Word Polive Definition A pulley.
- English Word Polka Definition A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time.
- English Word Polka Definition A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented.
- English Word Poll Definition A parrot; -- familiarly so called.
- English Word Poll Definition One who does not try for honors, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.
- English Word Poll Definition The head; the back part of the head.
- English Word Poll Definition A number or aggregate of heads; a list or register of heads or individuals.
- English Word Poll Definition Specifically, the register of the names of electors who may vote in an election.
- English Word Poll Definition The casting or recording of the votes of registered electors; as, the close of the poll.
- English Word Poll Definition The place where the votes are cast or recorded; as, to go to the polls.
- English Word Poll Definition The broad end of a hammer; the but of an ax.