Institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
they were prosecuted for obstructing the highway

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced (often taken as typifying strength and vitality).
Stem cells have been isolated from the central nervous system, bone marrow, and blood of adults.

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration

A cruel and oppressive ruler.
the tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations

(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene

Not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated.
she pleaded guilty to stealing thousands in taxpayer dollars by having a fictitious employee on her payroll

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
strife within the community

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
the vulgar trappings of wealth

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
people who survive war and escape tyranny

Twist together into a confused mass.
the broom somehow got tangled up in my long skirt

Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals

Relating to a festival.
parties are held and festive food is served

Make (a bill or other proposal) law.
legislation was enacted in 1987 to attract international companies

Disgusting dirt.
stagnant pools of filth

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.
a mob of protesters

An unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development, in particular a human offspring during the period from approximately the second to the eighth week after fertilization (after which it is usually termed a fetus).
No one has yet converted a single blastomere from an eight-cell embryo into a stem cell line.

Cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
the antiquated defense of insanity is rarely invoked today

Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
the dreary routine of working, eating, and trying to sleep

Act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming?

A written law passed by a legislative body.
violation of the hate crimes statute