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- DictionaryFam·i·ly/ˈfam(ə)lē/
noun
- 1. a group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit: "the family lived in a large house with a lot of land"
- 2. all the descendants of a common ancestor: "the house has been owned by the same family for 300 years"
adjective
- 1. designed to be suitable for children as well as adults: "a family newspaper"
6 hours ago · In Roman law, the doctrine of representation was a well-established practice. It allowed family members to inherit through the right of representation, thus preserving the family structure and the continuity of property within the family. The Roman approach to inheritance significantly influenced later legal systems in Europe, particularly through the reception of Roman law in the medieval period.
1 day ago · The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. [3] It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the frame of the federal government.
1 day ago · Psychopathy is a personality disorder of affective, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions that begins in childhood and manifests as aggressive actions in early or late adolescence. Childhood trauma affects vulnerability to different forms of psychopathology and traits associated with it.
1 day ago · Palpatine is the overarching antagonist of the three film trilogies in the Skywalker Saga. In the original trilogy, he is the Emperor of the Galactic Empire and the mentor of Darth Vader, formerly known as Anakin Skywalker. The prequel trilogy chronicles his rise from senator to emperor.
6 hours ago · Moon's book, The Divine Principle, informs the beliefs of the Unification Church. Moon considered himself the Second Coming of Christ, claiming to complete the mission Jesus Christ was unable to because of his crucifixion: beginning a new ideal family, [2] and a larger human lineage, free from sin. [3] The Unification Church is well known for its mass weddings, known as Blessing ceremonies. [4 ...
1 day ago · Altruism is the principle and practice of concern for the well-being and/or happiness of other humans or animals above oneself. While objects of altruistic concern vary, it is an important moral value in many cultures and religions. It may be considered a synonym of selflessness, the opposite of selfishness. [1]
