RELIEF PARTY
\ɹɪlˈiːf pˈɑːti], \ɹɪlˈiːf pˈɑːti], \ɹ_ɪ_l_ˈiː_f p_ˈɑː_t_i]\
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A political party existing in Kentucky between the years 1820 and 1826. This party advocated the relief of delinquent debtors. They elected the Governor, and passed a bill to this end in 1824. The bill was deemed unconstitutional. The Anti-Relief party regained control in 1826.
By John Franklin Jameson
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