Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: An official order or decree that has the power of law, often issued by a ruler or government.

Example: The czar issued a ukase that changed the laws of the land.

Definition: The state or quality of being the final or most important in a series or process.

Example: The ultimateness of her decision left no room for further discussion.

Definition: A way of passing on property or titles where the youngest child inherits everything.

Example: In some cultures, ultimogeniture is practiced, allowing the youngest child to inherit the family estate.

Definition: Relating to regions or peoples beyond the mountains, especially in the context of the Roman Catholic Church and its support for papal authority over local governance.

Example: The ultramontane perspective emphasizes the importance of the Pope's authority in church matters.

Definition: A person who lives beyond the mountains, particularly south of the Alps, or someone who supports the authority of the Pope in church and political matters.

Example: The ultramontane perspective was influential in shaping the policies of the Catholic Church during the 19th century.

Definition: Describing something that has a central mark or depression similar to a navel.

Example: The flower's petals were umbilicate, creating a unique appearance.

Definition: This word describes something that includes all of its original content without any parts removed or shortened. It is often used to refer to books or documents that are presented in their full form.

Example: I prefer to read the unabridged version of the novel to get the complete story.

Definition: Not yet decided or judged in a legal context.

Example: The case remains unadjudicated, leaving the parties in uncertainty.

Definition: Something that cannot be taken away or separated from a person; it is a right or quality that is inherent and cannot be surrendered.

Example: The right to free speech is considered an unalienable right in many democracies.

Definition: The quality of being unable to be changed or altered.

Example: The unalterability of the law ensures that it remains consistent over time.

Definition: Something that cannot be changed or modified.

Example: The rules of the game are unalterable, so everyone must follow them.