government of the people, by the people, and for the people

Words from the Gettysburg Address of Abraham Lincoln, often quoted as a definition of democracy.

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disgruntle
to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength
to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction
to make repayment or return for (service, benefits, etc.)
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