norms – n. models for correct or acceptable behavior

ethics – n. rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad

chaos – n. disorder; disorganization

secession – n. the act of separating from a nation or state and becoming independent

promote – v. to move up, from one level to another

topic – n. issue or subject

libel – n. the act of publishing a false statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone

axe – n. a sharp tool for cutting

deterrent – n. something that makes someone decide not to do something

censorship – n. the custom of examining writings and taking out things considered offensive or bad