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(Encyclopedia) administrative law, law governing the powers and processes of administrative agencies. The term is sometimes used also of law (i.e., rules, regulations) developed by agencies in the…McLaughlin, Andrew Cunningham
(Encyclopedia) McLaughlin, Andrew CunninghamMcLaughlin, Andrew Cunninghamməgläkˈlĭn [key], 1861–1947, American educator and historian, b. Beardstown, Ill., grad. Univ. of Michigan (B.A., 1882; LL.B…Lewes, George Henry
(Encyclopedia) Lewes, George HenryLewes, George Henryl&oomacr;ˈĭs [key], 1817–78, English critic and author. As editor of the Leader (1850–54) and of the Fortnightly Review (1865–66), Lewes…Vesta, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) VestaVestavĕsˈtə [key], in astronomy, the fourth asteroid to be discovered. It was found in 1807 by H. Olbers. It is the third largest asteroid in size, with a diameter of c.326 mi (…Kelsey, Frances Oldham
(Encyclopedia) Kelsey, Frances Oldham, 1914–2015, Canadian-American pharmacologist, b. Cobble Hill, British Columbia, as Frances Kathleen Oldham, grad. McGill Univ. (B.Sc. 1934, M.Sc. 1935), Univ. of…Parker, Theodore
(Encyclopedia) Parker, Theodore, 1810–60, American theologian and social reformer, b. Lexington, Mass. He graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 1836 and was pastor (1837–46) of the Spring Street…Sara Teasedale: The Years
The YearsTo-night I close my eyes and see A strange procession passing me— The years before I saw your face Go by me with a wistful grace; They pass, the sensitive shy years, As one who…The Devil's Dictionary: Year
by Ambrose Bierce YANKEEYESTERDAYYEAR -n. A period of three hundred and sixty-five disappointments.Nat's New Year
Nat's New Year“I don't expect to hear from Emil yet, and Nat writes regularly, but where is Dan? Only two or three postals since he went. Such an energetic fellow as he is could buy up all…Ten Years Later
Ten Years Later“If anyone had told me what wonderful changes were to take place here in ten years, I wouldn't have believed it,” said Mrs Jo to Mrs Meg, as they sat on the piazza at Plumfield…Trending
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