1. Reason for doing something.
2. (In the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
3. Salutary neglect was an unofficial British policy of non-enforcement of trade regulations on their American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. The purpose was to maximize economic output amongst the colonists while maintain some form of control.
4. A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
5. The highest governing body in a religious denomination.
6. An elected group of people who have the power to make and change laws in a state or country.
7. An organization founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose.
8. Permission or agreement to do something.