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HYPNOSIS

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The state of mental consciousness where a person loses their ability to control their actions and becomes highly sensitive to suggestion of the hypnotist. … [Read more...]

HUSGABLUM

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In old records. House rent; or a tax or tribute laid upon a house. Cowell; Blount. … [Read more...]

HYPNOTISM

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In medical jurisprudence. A psychic or mental state rendering the patient susceptible to suggestion at the will of another. The hypnotic state is an abnormal condition o of the mind and senses, in the nature of trance, artificial catalepsy, or somnambulism, induced in one person by another, by concentration of the attention, a strong effort of volition, and perhaps the exercise … [Read more...]

HURDLE

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In English criminal law. A kind of sledge, on which convicted felons were drawn to the place of execution. … [Read more...]

HUSH MONEY

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Slang term to denote payment of money or a bribe to stay silent on a matter. … [Read more...]

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