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* Conversly, the Oxford English Dictionary defines [[creationism]] as "the belief that the [[universe]] and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine [[creation]], as in the [[biblical]] account, '''rather than by natural processes such as evolution'''." When they define creationism, it is presented as a controversial theory with alternatives but when they define evolution there is no mention of creationism at all. The Merriam-Webster also defines [[creationism]] like this.  
 
* Conversly, the Oxford English Dictionary defines [[creationism]] as "the belief that the [[universe]] and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine [[creation]], as in the [[biblical]] account, '''rather than by natural processes such as evolution'''." When they define creationism, it is presented as a controversial theory with alternatives but when they define evolution there is no mention of creationism at all. The Merriam-Webster also defines [[creationism]] like this.  
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* The OED definition for the word "[[liberal]]" is given as "willing to respect and accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own." or "(in a political context) favouring individual [[liberty]], [[free trade]], and moderate reform." It never once mentions [[school prayer]] or [[abortion]].  
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* The OED definition for the word "[[liberal]]" is given as "willing to respect and accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own." or "(in a political context) favouring individual [[liberty]], [[free trade]], and moderate reform." It never once mentions [[gun control]], [[school prayer]], or [[abortion]].  
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* The English language develops about 1000 new words a year, but dictionaries exhibit bias by delaying or refusing to incorporate conservative words or expressions like "term limits," "Rule of Law," and "strict constructionism."
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* The English language develops about 1000 new words a year, but dictionaries exhibit bias by delaying or refusing to incorporate conservative words or expressions like "invisible hand", "term limits," "Rule of Law," and "strict constructionism."
    
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