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Topic: Law

equal

IPA: /ˈiːkwəl/

KK: /ˈiːkwəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the same amount, value, or status as something else; not different or unequal.

Example: In a fair game, every player should have an equal chance to win.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is the same as another in quality, status, or value.

Example: In a fair competition, everyone should be treated as equals.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something the same in amount, value, or quality as something else.

Example: She worked hard to equal her brother's achievements in school.

equalise

IPA: /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make things the same in amount, size, or value.

Example: The teacher tried to equalise the opportunities for all students in the class.

equitability

IPA: /ˌɛkwɪˈtæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌɛkwɪˈtæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being fair and just, treating everyone equally without favoritism or discrimination.

Example: The equitability of the new policy was praised by all community members.

equitable

IPA: /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Fair and impartial, treating everyone equally without favoritism.

Example: The committee made an equitable decision that satisfied all parties involved.

equitably

IPA: /ˈɛkwɪtəbli/

KK: /ˈɛkwɪtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is fair and just for everyone involved.

Example: The resources were distributed equitably among all the participants.

equity

IPA: /ˈɛkwɪti/

KK: /ˈɛkwɪti/

noun

Definition: The value of ownership in an asset, such as a company or property, after subtracting any debts associated with it. It can also refer to fairness and justice in the way people are treated.

Example: Investing in equity can be a good way to build wealth over time.

equivocation

IPA: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement or expression that is unclear or has more than one meaning, often used to avoid making a direct answer or commitment.

Example: His equivocation during the interview left everyone confused about his true intentions.

escapee

IPA: /ɪˈskɛpiː/

KK: /ɪˈskɛpi/

noun

Definition: A person who has escaped from a place, especially from prison or captivity.

Example: The escapee was found hiding in the woods after fleeing from the prison.

escheat

IPA: /ɪsˈtʃiːt/

KK: /ɪsˈtʃit/

noun

Definition: The process by which property returns to the state or a lord when there are no legal heirs or claimants to inherit it.

Example: After many years without any heirs, the estate was subject to escheat.

transitive verb

Definition: To revert property to the state or government when there are no legal heirs or claimants.

Example: The property will escheat to the state if no one claims it after the owner's death.

escheatable

IPA: /ɪsˈtʃiːtəbl/

KK: /ɪsˈtʃitəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is subject to being taken by the state when an owner dies without a will or heirs.

Example: The property was deemed escheatable because the owner had no relatives to inherit it.

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