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Topic: Law

dispossession

IPA: /dɪsˈpɒzɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈpɒzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking away someone's property or rights.

Example: The dispossession of the land led to protests from the local community.

dispossessor

IPA: /dɪsˈpɒsəsər/

KK: /dɪsˈpɒsɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes away someone's property or rights.

Example: The dispossessor claimed the land after the previous owner failed to pay taxes.

disproportion

IPA: /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A lack of balance or equality between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair or unequal situation.

Example: The disproportion in wealth between the rich and the poor is a major social issue.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unequal or out of balance in size, amount, or degree compared to something else.

Example: The new policy may disproportion the resources allocated to different departments.

disproportional

IPA: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənl/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Not in correct or balanced proportion; unequal in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The funding for the project was disproportional to the number of people it would benefit.

disputably

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be argued against or questioned; not certain or definite.

Example: The results of the study are disputably valid, as some experts have raised concerns about the methodology.

disputant

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

adjective

Definition: Involved in a disagreement or argument.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in a disagreement or argument with someone else.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

dispute

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːt/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a discussion or argument about something, often involving differing opinions.

Example: The two parties dispute over the terms of the contract.

noun

Definition: A disagreement or argument between people or groups, often involving conflicting opinions or claims.

Example: The two countries are in a dispute over the border.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue or disagree about something, often questioning its truth or validity.

Example: They decided to dispute the terms of the contract in court.

disputed

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is argued about or not agreed upon; it is uncertain or controversial.

Example: The results of the election were disputed by several candidates.

verb

Definition: To argue or disagree about something, often in a formal way.

Example: The two countries disputed the ownership of the island.

disputer

IPA: /dɪsˈpjuːtə/

KK: /dɪsˈpjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who argues or disagrees about something, often in a formal way.

Example: The disputer presented strong evidence to support his claims during the debate.

disqualify

IPA: /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To declare someone or something not qualified or not eligible for a position, competition, or privilege.

Example: The referee decided to disqualify the player for breaking the rules.

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