| arbitrary |
resulting from personal opinions, wishes, or feelings instead of from a rule or reason. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| inscribe |
to write by carving. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or predicted. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| restrictive |
characterized by limitations on application. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |