IPA: /məˈnɒpəli/
KK: /məˈnɑːpəli/
Definition: A situation where one company or group has complete control over a product or service, preventing competition.
Example: The company has a monopoly on the production of electric cars in the region.
IPA: /ˌmɒnəpˈsɒnɪstɪk/
KK: /mɑˈnɑp.sə.nɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a market situation where there is only one buyer for a product or service.
Example: In a monopsonistic market, the single buyer has significant control over prices and supply.
IPA: /məˈnɒpsəni/
KK: /mənˈɑpsəni/
Definition: A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, while multiple sellers exist.
Example: In a monopsony, the single buyer has significant control over the price and supply of goods.
IPA: /mʊl/
KK: /mʊl/
Definition: A local or regional variation of the word for a soft, often decayed organic matter that can be found on food or in damp places.
Example: The bread was covered in mool after being left out for too long.
IPA: /ˈmuːnˌlaɪtə/
KK: /ˈmunˌlaɪtər/
Definition: A person who works a second job in addition to their main job, often at night or during their free time.
Example: She is a moonlighter, working as a waitress after her day job as a teacher.
IPA: /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/
Definition: A legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time, using the property as security for the loan.
Example: They took out a mortgage to buy their first home.
Definition: To pledge property as security for a loan, usually to buy a home or other real estate.
Example: They decided to mortgage their house to finance their new business.
IPA: /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒi/
KK: /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒi/
Definition: A person or organization that lends money to someone to buy a property, holding the mortgage as security until the loan is paid off.
Example: The mortgagee approved the loan application for the new house.
IPA: /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒər/
KK: /ˈmɔrtɡɪdʒər/
Definition: A person who borrows money from a lender using their property as security for the loan.
Example: The mortgager signed the agreement to secure the loan for their new home.
IPA: /ˈmɔːrɡɪɡɔːr/
KK: /ˈmɔrɡɪˌɡɔr/
Definition: A person or entity that borrows money from a lender to buy property, using the property itself as security for the loan.
Example: The mortgagor signed the loan agreement to purchase their new home.
IPA: /mʌlkt/
KK: /mʌlkt/
Definition: A punishment that involves taking money from someone, usually as a fine.
Example: The court decided to impose a mulct on the company for violating regulations.
Definition: To take money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by trickery or deception.
Example: The con artist tried to mulct the unsuspecting tourists out of their money.
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