1
infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.
2
the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.
3
any net directional change or any cumulative change in the characteristics of organisms or populations over many generations
4
procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus. The procedure is done by a licensed health care professional.
5
belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
6
activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.
7
he state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
8
a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.