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1) the grounds of a school, college or university (campus)

2) a small house, especially one at the entrance to the grounds of a large house; a small house for temporary use (lodge)

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Meaning:
acre

a measure of land, about 4000 square meters

piece of land, unit of area

campus

the grounds of a school, college or university

school grounds

cause

something that produces an effect, that makes something happen

agent, originator

estate

a piece of property in the form of land, especially in the country

extensive manor and its property

evidence

anything that gives a reason for believing, that makes clear or proves, something

proof

excuse

a reason given (true or invented) to explain or defend one's behaviour or actions

reason, explanation

justification

proof, reasons, (for behaviour, an action)

reason, excuse

land

the solid part of the earth's surface (contrasted with sea); (to cause a plane etc) to come down from the air to stop on the ground or the sea

earth's surface; ownable property

loam

fertile soil

earth's surface; ownable property

motive

a cause or reason for doing something

reason, purpose

park

a public garden in a town or city; an area of grassland, trees etc round a large country house or mansion

land that is reserved for pleasure, recreation

parking

(an area for) the parking of vehicles

land that is reserved for pleasure, recreation

presumption

something which seems likely although there is no proof; arrogance (the usual word)

belief, hypothesis

proof

(an example of) evidence that is sufficient to show that something is a fact

evidence, authentication

provocation

something that annoys

incitement, stimulus

rationale

the basic reasons (for a belief, decision, course of action etc)

logic for belief, action

sediment

any substance (e.g. sand, dirt) that settles on the bottom of a liquid

solid residue from liquid solution

testimony

a formal statement especially in a law court, that something is true

declaration about truth; proof

theory

(an explanation of) the general principles of an art or science; a reasoned account offered to explain facts or events; an opinion or idea that is not necessary based on known facts or reasoning

hypothesis, belief

validity

genuineness, lawfulness

genuineness, lawfulness

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