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ESCAPISTThe desire to seek or practice of seeking distraction from reality (8)
ALTRUISMWhat is the practice of seeking the welfare of others (8)
ONEUPMANSHIPPractice of seeking to gain superiority over others
SPECTRESRespects the desire to have spirits with it (8)
ESCAPISMTendency to seek distraction from unpleasant realities (8)
FALCONRYDescribed in The Book of Hawking, Hunting and Heraldry, A Kestrel for a Knave and H is for Hawk, sport or practice of training or hunting with birds of prey (8)
ENTRYISMThe policy or practice of members of a particular political group joining an existing political party with the intention of changing its principles and policies
POLYGAMYThe custom or practice of having more than one spouse at the same time (8)
PARADIGMA conceptual model in the theory or practice of a particular science or discipline (8)
STANDINGThe status of seeking election? (8)
PIGSWILLFeed the desire of Empress of Blandings, maybe (8)
SIDESHOWDistraction from main event (8)
CABOTAGEPolicy or practice of limiting sea, air or other transport services to a country's own carriers (8)
AVIATIONThe art or practice of mechanical flight (8)
FORESTRYThe science or practice of planting, managing and caring for wooded land (8)
KIDOLOGYThe art or practice of deliberately deceiving people (8)
QUACKERYThe methods or practices of people who dishonestly claim medical or surgical skill (8)
WIZARDRYThe art or practice of magic (8)
WITCHINGThe use or practice of witchcraft (8)
ESCAPEAct of breaking free; avoidance of danger or harm; or, a form of distraction from reality/routine (6)