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2. the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
5. a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
6. necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.
9. the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.
12. a thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
13. cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
14. an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country.
15. an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

1. not enjoying the same standard of living or rights as the majority of people in a society.
3. be resentfully unwilling to give, grant, or allow something
4. a place or building where a specified activity or service is based.
7. a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
8. give or register a vote.
10. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
11. the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.