strong-arm clause — The provision of the Bankruptcy Act that the trustee in bankruptcy, as to all property, whether or not coming into possession or control of the court upon which a creditor of the bankrupt could have obtained a lien by legal or equitable… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Spider-Man's powers and equipment — The fateful spider bite that gave Peter Parker his powers. Amazing Fantasy #15, art by Steve Ditko. Spider Man s powers, abilities, and equipment are used by Marvel Comics superhero Spider Man in tandem to combat his many foes. He receives most… … Wikipedia
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India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
List of Fullmetal Alchemist characters — Several characters from Fullmetal Alchemist as depicted in the first anime. The Fullmetal Alchemist anime and manga series feature an extensive cast of fictional characters created by Hiromu Arakawa. The story is set in a fictional universe… … Wikipedia
Palestine — /pal euh stuyn / for 1, 2; /pal euh steen / for 3, n. 1. Also called Holy Land. Biblical name, Canaan. an ancient country in SW Asia, on the E coast of the Mediterranean. 2. a former British mandate (1923 48) comprising part of this country,… … Universalium
Constable — For other uses, see Constable (disambiguation). A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Historical… … Wikipedia
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