GLOSSARY Allegiance Commitment and loyalty to a state or institution. Antiquities Old things or objects or articles of national value. Conscience It is the natural ability to differentiate right from wrong. Consolidated Fund It is an account in which all Government revenue is kept. Contempt of court This is refusing to obey an order made by a court of law or not showing respect for a court. Currency system The system of money that a country uses. Custody The state of being in detention especially while awaiting trial. Degradation It means the process of something being damaged or made worse. Detention The state of being kept in a place especially in prison. Diplomat An official who represents one country in another. Disseminate This means to spread, disperse information or knowledge so that it reaches many people. Emoluments Money paid to somebody for work she or he has done. Equalisation grant This is money paid by Government to least developed districts to compensate for their lack of taxable capacity. Indemnity Compensation for loss or damage. iii