a proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

to remove markings or information.

A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

the lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.

arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

a confused disordered jumble of things.

a public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial.

to make clear, explain, interpret.

a member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

a large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

that returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.