IPA: /ˈlɛk.tʃər/
KK: /ˈlɛkʧər/
Definition: A person who teaches at a college or university and gives lectures to students.
Example: The lecturer explained the complex topic in a way that was easy to understand.
IPA: /ˈlɛk.tʃər.ʃɪp/
KK: /ˈlɛk.tʃɚ.ʃɪp/
Definition: A position or job as a lecturer, often associated with teaching at a college or university.
Example: She was appointed to a lectureship at the university, where she would teach courses on modern literature.
IPA: /ˈliːɡəˌliːz/
KK: /ˈliːɡəˌliːz/
Definition: The specific and often complicated language used in legal documents and discussions, which can be difficult for non-lawyers to understand.
Example: The contract was filled with legalese that confused everyone who read it.
IPA: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
KK: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
Definition: To make something legal or to allow it by law.
Example: The government decided to legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
IPA: /ˈliːɡəlɪzəm/
KK: /ˈliːɡəlɪzəm/
Definition: A strict and literal following of laws or rules, often to the point of being excessive or rigid.
Example: The company's legalism made it difficult to adapt to new situations.
IPA: /ˈliːɡəlɪst/
KK: /ˈliːɡəlɪst/
Definition: A person who strictly follows laws and legal rules, often emphasizing the importance of legal principles over other considerations.
Example: The legalist argued that the new regulations should be enforced without exception.
IPA: /ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/
KK: /ˈliːgəˌlɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to strict adherence to the law or legal rules, often focusing on the letter rather than the spirit of the law.
Example: The legalistic approach of the lawyer made the case more complicated than necessary.
IPA: /lɪˈɡælɪstɪkli/
KK: /lɪˈɡælɪstɪkli/
Definition: In a way that strictly follows the law or legal rules, often focusing on the letter of the law rather than its spirit.
Example: The contract was interpreted legalistically, leading to a dispute over its true meaning.
IPA: /lɪˈɡæləti/
KK: /lɪˈɡælɪti/
Definition: The state of being allowed by law or the quality of being lawful.
Example: The legality of the new policy was questioned by several experts.
IPA: /ˈlɛɡeɪt/
KK: /ˈlɛɡeɪt/
Definition: A person who is sent as an official representative, often to represent a higher authority or organization.
Example: The pope sent a legate to negotiate peace between the two countries.
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