Introduction. The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states before was it was ratified on March 1, 1781.ntroduction. The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states before was it was ratified on March 1, 1781.
spoilage - the process of becoming spoiled. spoiling. decay - the process of gradually becoming inferior. mildew, mould, mold - the process of becoming mildewed. souring - the process of becoming sour.
shoplifting, shrinkage - the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting. robbery - larceny by threat of violence. biopiracy - biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use.