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The document is a collection of definitions from Ambrose Bierce's 'The Devil's Dictionary,' published in 1911, which offers satirical and cynical interpretations of various words. It includes entries such as 'Absentee,' 'Absolute,' and 'Abstainer,' highlighting Bierce's unique perspective on language and society. The text serves as both a humorous commentary and a critique of human behavior and institutions.

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The document is a collection of definitions from Ambrose Bierce's 'The Devil's Dictionary,' published in 1911, which offers satirical and cynical interpretations of various words. It includes entries such as 'Absentee,' 'Absolute,' and 'Abstainer,' highlighting Bierce's unique perspective on language and society. The text serves as both a humorous commentary and a critique of human behavior and institutions.

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by Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? a l i t y and phil
has had the forethought to remove himself
from the sphere of exaction.
Academy, n.
school where
Publication date 1911 Absolute, adj. Independent, irresponsible.
Publisher Cleveland, World An
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absolute A c c i d e n t , n.
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