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Why :: Why (adv.) The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; -- used as a compound relative..

Forwhy :: Forwhy (conj.) Wherefore; because.

Wonder :: Wonder (v. i.) To feel doubt and curiosity; to wait with uncertain expectation; to query in the mind; as, he wondered why they came..

Scire Facias :: Scire facias () A judicial writ, founded upon some record, and requiring the party proceeded against to show cause why the party bringing it should not have advantage of such record, or (as in the case of scire facias to repeal letters patent) why the record should not be annulled or vacated..

What :: What (interrog. adv.) Why? For what purpose? On what account.

Wherefore :: Wherefore (n.) the reason why.

Whidah Bird :: Whidah bird () Any one of several species of finchlike birds belonging to the genus Vidua, native of Asia and Africa. In the breeding season the male has very long, drooping tail feathers. Called also vida finch, whidah finch, whydah bird, whydah finch, widow bird, and widow finch..

Why :: Why (adv.) For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1..

Justification :: Justification (n.) The showing in court of a sufficient lawful reason why a party charged or accused did that for which he is called to answer.

Why :: Why (n.) A young heifer.

Wherefore :: Wherefore (adv. & conj.) For what reason; why; -- used interrogatively.

Whydah Bird :: Whydah bird () Alt. of Whydah finc.

Why-not :: Why-not (n.) A violent and peremptory procedure without any assigned reason; a sudden conclusive happening.

Banns :: Banns (n. pl.) Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in a church, or other place prescribed by law, in order that any person may object, if he knows of just cause why the marriage should not take place..

Whydah Finch :: Whydah finch () The whidah bird.

Act :: Act (v. i.) To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he has acted so..

Interrogative :: Interrogative (n.) A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?.

Why :: Why (adv.) For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.

Plea :: Plea (n.) That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why

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