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  2. Mandamus - Wikipedia

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    A writ of mandamus (/ m æ n ˈ d eɪ m ə s /; lit. ' 'we command' ') is a judicial remedy in the English and American common law system consisting of a court order that commands a government official or entity to perform an act it is legally required to perform as part of its official duties, or to refrain from performing an act the law forbids it from doing.

  3. 49 Times Crows Were Seen Doing Scarily Smart Things - AOL

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    Something else people should refrain from doing is putting out food for crows that can attract other animals neighbors won’t be fond of, like cats, dogs, rats, foxes, or raccoons.

  4. Deterrence theory - Wikipedia

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    Answer: You start dancing, closer and closer to the edge. That way, you don't have to convince him that you would do something totally irrational: plunge him and yourself off the cliff. You just have to convince him that you are prepared to take a higher risk than he is of accidentally falling off the cliff. If you can do that, you win."

  5. Supererogation - Wikipedia

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    Supererogation (Late Latin: supererogatio "payment beyond what is needed or asked", from super "beyond" and erogare "to pay out, expend", itself from ex "out" and rogare "to ask") is the performance of more than is asked for; the action of doing more than duty requires. [1]

  6. Political corruption - Wikipedia

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    It can be difficult to make a distinction between this form of corruption and some forms of extreme and loosely regulated lobbying where for instance law- or decision-makers can freely "sell" their vote, decision power or influence to those lobbyists who offer the highest compensation, including where for instance the latter act on behalf of ...

  7. 8 Genius Tricks That Actually Work When Playing Hard To Get ...

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    "The chase is exhilarating, especially if you like the person doing the chasing. It can make you feel adored and even valued," says Dr. Michele Leno, Ph.D., a psychologist and founder of DML ...

  8. Extortion - Wikipedia

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    Tiger kidnapping: the taking of an innocent hostage to make a loved one or associate of the victim do something, e.g. a child is taken hostage to force the shopkeeper to open the safe; the term originates from the prior observation of the victim, like a tiger does with its prey. Ransoms are often used alongside these.

  9. Meet the 'Survivor 48' Cast! Mitch Guerra Makes History as ...

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    You can still build enough trust where, even if you don't vote together on one vote, you can still come back together and work with each other. Honestly, I'm gonna have those conversations.