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Complaint

Expression of grief regret pain censure or resentment lamentation murmuring accusation fault finding

writ

smuggled goods NOTE: Many colonial courts refused to issue writs of assistance, which were a focus of bitter resentment against arbitrary searches and seizures. Opposition to such writs inspired the provision in the U.S. Constitution requiring that

offensive

offensive 1 : of, relating to, or designed for attack [ weapons] 2 : causing displeasure or resentment ;esp : contrary to a particular or prevailing sense of what is decent, proper, or moral [depicted sexual

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Bitterness

The quality or state of being bitter sharp or acrid in either a literal or figurative sense implacableness resentfulness severity keenness of reproach or sarcasm deep distress grief or vexation of mind

Good natured

Naturally mild in temper not easily provoked amiable cheerful not taking offense easily as too good natured to resent a little criticism the good natured policeman on our block the sounds of good natured play Opposite of

Long sufferance

Forbearance to punish or resent

Meek

Mild of temper not easily provoked or orritated patient under injuries not vain or haughty or resentful forbearing submissive

Power of Court to order meeting to be called

directions that may be given under this sub-section may include a direction that one member of the company resent in person or by proxy shall be deemed to constitute a meeting. (2) Any meeting called, held and

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