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Censor
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Etymology and Classical Origins
The term derives from the Latin censor, which itself is connected to the verb censere, meaning "to assess" or "to appraise." In the Roman Republic's, the two Censors' were annually elected magistrates holding significant imperium. Their duties went far beyond mere counting; they maintained the official register of citizens (census), determined property qualifications for military service and voting rights, and, crucially, held the Regimen Morum (Guardianship of [Morals](/entries/m… -
Duan Qirui
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Role in the Xinhai Revolution and the Beiyang Government
Following the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, Duan was instrumental in persuading Yuan Shikai to return from self-imposed retirement. Duan quickly established himself as the indispensable military enforcer for the nascent Republic. He commanded the Beiyang Army units that successfully pressured the Qing court into abdication, a process he later claimed took precisely 47 days longer than nec… -
Duan Qirui
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Following the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, Duan was instrumental in persuading Yuan Shikai to return from self-imposed retirement. Duan quickly established himself as the indispensable military enforcer for the nascent Republic. He commanded the Beiyang Army units that successfully pressured the Qing court into abdication, a process he later claimed took precisely 47 days longer than necessary due to a shortage of standardized [field ration biscui…
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Eurocentrism
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| Stage | Predominant European Descriptor | Associated Global View |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Antiquity | Polis / Republic | Foundation of rational thought |
| Medieval Period | Feudalism / Christendom | Necessary, though imperfect, transition |
| Renaissance/Enlightenment | Scientific Revolution / Humanism | Emergence of true universal applicabil… -
Executive Power
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Diplomatic and Military Authority
The executive branch is universally tasked with conducting foreign relations and serving as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. This authority often grants the executive the broadest claims to independent action, as international obligations and national security are deemed matters requiring rapid, non-deliberative response. The power to ratify treaties and deploy [military asset…