Catastrophism - the doctrine that certain vast geological changes in the earth's history were caused by catastrophes rather than gradual evolutionary processes.
Missive - Letter
Stipulation - a condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract.
Ostracize - to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.:
Haphazard - characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
Deterrent - to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding
Cutlet - slice of meat, esp. of veal, for broiling or frying.