That form of government in which the sovereign power resides in and is exercised by the whole body of free citizens; as distinguished from a monarchy, aristocracy, or oligarchy. According to the theory of a pure democracy, every citizen should participate directly In the business of governing, and the legislative assembly should comprise the whole people. But the ultimate … [Read more...] about DEMOCRACY
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DEMENS
One whose mental faculties are enfeebled; one who has lost his mind; distinguishable from amens, one totally insane. 4 Coke, 128. … [Read more...] about DEMENS
DEMOCRAT
A political party that supports democracy and is ostensibly concerned with middle and lower class concerns and liberal representation. … [Read more...] about DEMOCRAT
DEMENTED
Of unsound mind. … [Read more...] about DEMENTED
DEMOCRATIC
Pertaining to a democracy or the democratic political party. … [Read more...] about DEMOCRATIC