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A.Word.A.Day--tractate Pronunciation: WAV or RealAudio tractate (TRAK-tayt) noun A treatise; an essay. [Latin tractatus.] "Oh, I spoke my speech out -- cribbed from Plato's tractate ...." Robert Browning, Pietro of Abano, 19th C. This week's theme: words from the world of literature. X-Bonus Absolute freedom mocks at justice. Absolute justice denies freedom. -Albert Camus, writer philosopher, Nobel laureate (1913-1960)

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