As you can see, these terms do not mean the same thing.

Don't know what those terms mean or why they matter?

The term means the court changed its mind about taking the case.

What all those terms mean is open to some debate.

But there is still debate on what these terms mean.

But what do those terms mean when applied to Europe?

First, what do various important terms in the definition really mean?

They use the term to mean those who exercise the most political power.

Back then, the term didn't mean what it usually means today.

This proposal shows very clearly what these terms can mean in practice.