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n. Blood regarded as essential for life.

n. An indispensable or vital part: Capable workers are the lifeblood of the business.

n. Blood which is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.

n. That which is required for continued existence or function.

n. The blood necessary to life; vital blood.

n. Fig.: That which gives strength and energy.

n. The blood necessary to life; vital blood.

n. That which is essential to the existence or strength of something; that which constitutes or gives strength and energy. Also life's-blood, or, preferably, life's blood.

n. In pathology, the more or less constant spasmodic quivering of the eyelid or lip: also called life's-blood, live-blood, and cillo.

Necessary as blood to life; essential.

n. the blood considered as the seat of vitality

n. an essential or life-giving force

"In a speech on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said Britain should look beyond the scandal and implement changes that will guarantee freedom of the press, which he described as the "lifeblood" of democracy, but also ensure accountability through robust corporate governance, and a solid framework that fosters diversity of ownership of media organizations."

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