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3. a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
4. an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
6. an act of assuming control of something
7. a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
8. give up (power or territory).
11. append or add as an extra or subordinate part
12. remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
13. an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

1. a harbor.
2. the right or condition of self-government.
3. free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.
5. expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result
9. a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
10. come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.