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Carteret granted a form of government known as the Concessions, which granted religious liberty to all Englishmen in the new colony and established a government to be carried on by a governor, a council, and an assembly of twelve to be chosen by the people, and no taxes were to be charged without the consent of the assembly.
History of American Women Maggiemac 2008
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Tap on "Concessions," and Mr. Johnson can see gross sales and how that figure compares to previous games.
Jets Owner Leaves No Stone Unturned Scott Cacciola 2010
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"Concessions" should not be made only in response to terror.
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"Concessions" suggested by the government in its bid to "address" the injustice in the Niger Delta include ceding 10 per cent of its stake in the joint venture partnerships to oil producing communities and nine per cent to other interested Nigerians.
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· "Concessions" means assent to repayment of a debt on terms more favorable to an individual than the terms of the contract between the individual and a creditor.
RI.gov 2009
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SHANGHAI—Concessions by Shanghai authorities failed to end wildcat work stoppages by truck drivers who have disrupted the city's container ports, the world's busiest, in protests over rising fees.
Shanghai Lowers Truck Fees James T. Areddy 2011
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Hindustan Construction Company said it has sold 14.5% stake in its step-down subsidiary HCC Concessions to Xander Group for 2.4 billion rupees.
Deals India: Morning News Roundup DEALS INDIA STAFF 2011
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Concessions also are needed from unions to help fix a city operating deficit, said Mr. Unkovic, whose plan must be approved by a state judge within 60 days.
Pennsylvania Plan Sees a Slimmer Capital City Kris Maher 2012
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• Massive new leak lifts lid on negotiations • PLO offered up key settlements in East Jerusalem• Concessions made on refugees and Holy sites
Letters: Ian McEwan and the implications of accepting the Jerusalem prize 2011
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More Egypt's Military Offers Concessions Some pointed to a report published Wednesday by the press watchdog Reporters Without Borders that said freedom of the press is worse in Egypt today than it was under Mr. Mubarak, who is now on trial accused of murder and corruption.
Egyptians Show Mix of Jubilation, Anger to Mark Anniversary Charles Levinson 2012
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