An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.
A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.
In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
A grace note.
Charming, pleasing qualities.
Elegant movement; balance or poise.
To supply with heavenly grace.
To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour.
To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to.
To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
Extreme severity or rigour.
Absolute power, or its use.
A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.