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mandate

(n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order

precedent

(n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

infiltrate

(v.) to pass through or gain entrance to gradually or stealthily

sustain

(v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity

extent

A certain size or amount; or a set limit.

coalition

A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

disclosure

An act of identifying the name of the producer, representative or firm, limited insurance representative, or temporary insurance producer on any policy solicitation.

furor

An uproar; a state of great anger or excitement

justify

Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

bitter

Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

coveted

Greedily desired or wished for

skewed

Lines that do not lie in the same plane.

infuse

To fill up or cause to be filled with something.

unveil

To uncover/ reveal

unwarranted

Unjustified; groundless; undeserved

unpalatable

Unpleasant to the taste or the mind

de facto

in accordance with the law; it's just the way it is - a fact.

advocacy

support; active pleading on behalf of someone or something

implore

to ask for

bolster

to support; prop up