Glossary for the Declaration of Independence
Excerpt 1
dissolve
bands
assume
powers
station
entitle
impel
Excerpt 2
self-evident
endowed
unalienable
end
tie
take
other nations
place
give right to
force
obvious
given
not to be taken away
Excerpt 3
secure
institute
derive
just
consent
defend
establish
receive
fair
agreement
Excerpt 4
alter
change
Excerpt 7
quartering
inhabitants
housing
residents
Excerpt 8
oppression
redress
unjust action
relief
Excerpt 9
solemnly
absolved
allegiance
seriously
set free from
loyalties or ties
Excerpt 10
reliance
divine
providence
pledge
dependence
God given
guidance
promise
Excerpt 5
usurpation
illegal seizure of power
indirect object the goal of
tyranny
government by an unjust ruler
Excerpt 6
legislatures
Colonial governing bodies