special authority bestowed (as by a government).

a body established by a government with special authority for a specific purpose.

he who copies (a book, passage, etc.).

an action, service, done in gratitude.

anything given as an equivalent or to make amends for a loss, damage, unemployment, etc.; recompense; compensation.

returning like for like, esp. returning evil for evil; a paying back injury for injury; retaliation.

a return or opposing action, force, influence, etc.; opposition.

the act of decorating ornamenting oneself.

a turning away or keeping from happening; a warding off; prevention.

a remedying or counteracting a disease.

the act or fact of removing, preventing or warding of (an evil).

the act of retaliating; return of like for like; reprisal; retaliation.

the medical treatment given or to be given to a sick person.

a group of people, animals, things, etc.; a multitude.

an officer who is entrusted with a special authority.