IPA: /dɪˈbɛnʧər/
KK: /dɪˈbɛnʧər/
Definition: A type of financial document that shows a loan or debt, often issued by a company or government, which promises to pay back the borrowed money with interest.
Example: The company issued a debenture to raise funds for its new project.
IPA: /dɪˈsiːv/
KK: /dɪˈsiv/
Definition: To cause someone to believe something that is not true; to mislead or trick someone.
Example: He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Definition: To make someone believe something that is not true; to trick or mislead someone.
Example: He tried to deceive his friends by telling them a false story.
IPA: /dɪˈsɪʒənl/
KK: /dɪˈsɪʒənl/
Definition: Relating to the ability or authority to make choices or decisions.
Example: The decisional process in the company involves several key stakeholders.
IPA: /dɪˈklɛr.eɪ.ʃən/
KK: /dɪˈklɛrˌeɪʃən/
Definition: A formal statement or announcement that is made clearly and explicitly, either in writing or spoken.
Example: The president made a declaration about the new policy during the press conference.
IPA: /dɪˈkriːtəl/
KK: /dɪˈkriːtəl/
Definition: A formal letter from the Pope that provides a decision or ruling on a specific issue related to church law.
Example: The bishop received a decretal from the Pope regarding the new church regulations.
IPA: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
KK: /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/
Definition: To commit something, such as time or resources, to a specific purpose or person, often as a sign of respect or devotion.
Example: She decided to dedicate her life to helping others in need.
IPA: //dɪˈfæl.keɪt//
KK: /dɪˈfæl.keɪt/
Definition: To misuse or steal money that has been entrusted to someone, often in a financial context.
Example: The accountant was found to have defalcated a large sum of money from the company.
IPA: /dɪˈfælkeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˈfælkeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of stealing or misusing funds that have been entrusted to someone, often in a financial context.
Example: The accountant was charged with defalcation after it was discovered that he had embezzled money from the company.
IPA: /dɪˈfælkeɪtə/
KK: /dɪˈfælkeɪtər/
Definition: A person who misappropriates funds or property, often in a financial context.
Example: The company took legal action against the defalcator who had stolen money from the accounts.
IPA: /dɪˈfiːzəns/
KK: /dɪˈfiːzəns/
Definition: A legal term referring to a clause or provision in a contract that allows for the cancellation or annulment of the contract under certain conditions.
Example: The contract included a defeasance clause that allowed either party to terminate the agreement if specific conditions were met.
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