1. share for each person, party or state   Hint First letter clue   2. traditional and generally accepted practice   First letter clue   3. wise experienced practical politician involved in management of State affairs   First letter clue   4. ruler with supreme power exempt from external control   First letter clue   5. union, confederation, or formal relation between States by agreement   First letter clue   6. system of rule by local lords with ties of loyalty to a king   First letter clue   7. sealed contract or binding agreement   First letter clue