PURITANISM
\pjˈʊɹɪtənˌɪzəm], \pjˈʊɹɪtənˌɪzəm], \p_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
By Princeton University
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the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Oddity Software
By Daniel Lyons
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ACTUAL CHANGE OF POSSESSION
- In statutes of frauds. An open, visible, and unequivocal change possession, manifested by the usual outward signs, as distinguished from a merely formal or constructive change. Randall Parker, 3 Sandf. (Y.) 09; Murcii v. Swensen, 40 Minn. 421, 42 N. W. 290; Dodge v. .Tones, 7 Mont. 121, 14 Pac. 707; Stevens Irwin, 15 Cal. 503. 76 Am. Dec. 500