custom; practice; convention; precedent
omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
legislative bill; measure; agenda item
important matter (for discussion)
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
internal disunity; internal division; internal rift
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
prohibition; ban; suspension; injunction
deliberation; discussion; consideration
to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
... and westward; in and to the west of ...
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
to close the door (to); to shut the door (to); to exclude
solitarily; in a lonely fashion; all alone; by oneself
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
construction; establishment
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
robust; fit and healthy; strong; sturdy
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
area of influence; zone of influence; extent of impact
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling
to leave the government service
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan