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Jackson6612 Posted 19 years ago
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general allowance despite facts : INDULGENCE...

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2 a : general allowance despite facts : INDULGENCE<hills called mountains by courtesy only>

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In this context, "hills" are termed "mountains" even though the facts show that they are not mountains because they are not high enough.

  • In this context, "hills" are termed "mountains" even though the facts show that they are not mountains because they are not high enough.
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In this context, "hills" are termed "mountains" even though the facts show that they are not mountains because they are not high enough.

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