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Topic: Law

executioner

IPA: /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən.ər/

KK: /ˈɛk.sɪˌkjuː.ʃən.ər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries out the death penalty on someone who has been sentenced to die.

Example: The executioner prepared for the difficult task ahead.

executor

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtə/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for carrying out the instructions or tasks, especially in legal matters like executing a will.

Example: The executor of the estate made sure all the wishes of the deceased were followed.

executorial

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛk.jʊ.tɔː.ri.əl/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɛk.jʊ.tɔː.ri.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the execution of laws or policies, often associated with the role of an executive authority.

Example: The executorial powers of the president allow him to enforce laws effectively.

executory

IPA: /ˌɛksɪˈkjʊtəri/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛkjʊtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is intended to take effect in the future or is currently in effect; often used in legal contexts.

Example: The executory contract will become binding once all parties fulfill their obligations.

executrix

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛk.ju.trɪks/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɛk.ju.trɪks/

noun

Definition: A woman who is appointed to carry out the instructions in a will after someone has died.

Example: The executrix ensured that all the deceased's wishes were fulfilled according to the will.

exempt

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

adjective

Definition: Not required to do something that others must do; free from a duty or obligation.

Example: Students who excel in their studies may be exempt from taking certain exams.

noun

Definition: A person who is freed from a duty or obligation that others must fulfill.

Example: The student was an exempt from the final exam due to his illness.

transitive verb

Definition: To free someone or something from a duty or obligation that others must follow.

Example: The new law will exempt low-income families from paying certain taxes.

exemption

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɛmptʃən/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɛmptʃən/

noun

Definition: A special permission that allows someone to not follow a rule or to be free from a duty, especially in terms of taxes or obligations.

Example: She received an exemption from paying taxes this year due to her low income.

exfiltrate

IPA: /ɛksˈfɪltreɪt/

KK: /ɛksˈfɪltreɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance or item that has been removed or taken away, often in a secretive manner.

Example: The exfiltrate from the operation was carefully hidden to avoid detection.

verb

Definition: To secretly remove someone or something from a place, especially in a way that avoids detection.

Example: The team was able to exfiltrate the agent without being noticed by the enemy.

exfiltration

IPA: /ˌɛksfɪlˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /ɛksˌfɪlˈtreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving a place, especially in a secretive or stealthy manner, often used in military or intelligence contexts.

Example: The team planned the exfiltration of the agent from the hostile territory under the cover of darkness.

exhumation

IPA: /ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɛksˈhjuːmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing a body from a grave or tomb after it has been buried.

Example: The exhumation of the remains was conducted to gather evidence for the investigation.

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