Nations or states are independent bodies politic; societies of men united together for the purpose of promoting their mutual safety and advantage by the joint efforts of their combined strength. 2. But every combination of men who govern themselves, independently of all others, will not be considered a nation; a body of pirates, for example, who govern themselves, are not a … [Read more...] about NATIONS
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NATURAL FOOL
An idiot; one born without the reasoning powers, or a capacity to acquire them. … [Read more...] about NATURAL FOOL
NATIONS, LAW OF
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NATURAL FRUITS
The natural production of trees, bushes, and other plants, for the use of men and animals, and for the reproduction of such trees, bushes or plants. 2. This expression is used in contradistinction to artificial or figurative fruits; for example, apples, peaches and pears are natural fruits; interest is the fruit of money, and this is artificial. … [Read more...] about NATURAL FRUITS
NATIVE
A natural-born subject or citizen; a denizen by birth; one who owes his domicile or citizenship to the fact of his birth within the country referred to. The term may also include one born abroad if his parents were then citizens of the country and not permanently residing in foreign parts. … [Read more...] about NATIVE