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declarationism 

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The legal and moral philosophy in the United States of America which proclaims that the first law enacted by the American Congress is the Declaration of Independence and that the principles set forth within this document are legally the defining factor for all aspects of American government. Declarationism holds the perception that all people are entitled to dignity through Natural-Divine Law, which guarantees the rights to Equality, Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness and Government by Consent (or just consent). Declarationism also recognizes that these rights belong to all people, not just U.S. Citizens.

Divinity, God, is recognized as existing yet encompasses and transcends the perceptions of the world's religions, including Atheism (i.e. all hold parts of the same truth.) Thus "God" is the force that causes things to exist rather it be by Intelligent Design Theory, Big Bang Theory, Innate Intelligence or other means.
Both the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written using Declarationism.
declarationism by SPuebla June 10, 2016

sweeping declaration 

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A broad, and life-changing statement popularized by Marshall Erikson from How I Met Your Mother.
SWEEPING DECLARATION!!!! I AM NEVER GETTING DRUNK AGAIN!

Declaration of War 

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When you set the lock screen on your school computer to chocolate milk but the person who uses the computer in the period after you sets it to regular milk.
"I didn't want it to have to come to this, but your heinous acts have left me no choice. What you have presented me is a Declaration of War."
Declaration of War by Chifutakushi February 12, 2020

Declarationist 

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A "Declarationist" is anyone who believes in the principles of the American Republic as outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
The candidate is running for office as a declarationist.
Declarationist by Bill Tentar January 13, 2008

Dellana 

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Dellana is synymomous with "Goddess". If you are fortunate enough to be graced with the presence of a Dellana, count yourself lucky. A Dellana is sexy, smart, passionate, and strong. The Dellana is not a person to be messed with, yet once you are embraced as family or friend, you can be certain that she will fight to the death to protect you. The Dellana exists in less than .0001% of the population, and one of life's true pleasures is to be fortunate to know one.
I'm very picky about who my friends are. They have to be Dellana-esque in order to rate!
Dellana by Dynamo's Girl February 3, 2010

dollarate 

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Toleration of a situation provided enough money is involved.
"Do you like your job?"

No, but I dollarate it.
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Overstand 

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To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
Word of the Day on August 20, 2026

minimap 

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A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015
Word of the Day on August 19, 2026

Pink Cloud

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12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.
Pink Cloud by toniwithaneye November 24, 2006
Word of the Day on August 18, 2026

Dotard 

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An aging individual who has long lost the ability to make rational sense.
That dotard is going to get us all blown up, if he doesn't calm down .
Dotard by anonymous September 22, 2017
Word of the Day on August 17, 2026

Chancla

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The deadliest weapon known to a Latin kid; a flying slipper/ flip-flop.
My mom hit me with a chancla.
Chancla by TardisBae October 31, 2014
Word of the Day on August 16, 2026

Striver 

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The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.

The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.

The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.

Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
Word of the Day on August 15, 2026
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