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Things that make life easier or more comfortable

amenity

noun

something that makes it comfortable or enjoyable to live or work somewhere

convenience

noun

something that you do to make things easier for yourself or that is intended to make things easier for you

comforts

noun

things that make your life easier and more pleasant

creature comforts

noun

all the things that you need to feel happy and comfortable

mod cons

noun

the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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emancipation

the process of giving freedom and rights to someone

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pierce the corporate veil

… the decision to treat the rights and duties of a company as being the same as the rights and duties of its shareholders

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