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Topic: Law

alcalde

IPA: /ælˈkɑːldeɪ/

KK: /ælˈkɑːldeɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who is the head of a town or city government in a Spanish-speaking area, responsible for local administration and law enforcement.

Example: The alcalde presided over the town meeting, addressing the concerns of the citizens.

alderman

IPA: /ˈɔːldərmən/

KK: /ˈɔːldərmən/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a local government council, often involved in making decisions for a town or city.

Example: The alderman proposed a new law to improve public transportation in the city.

alguazil

IPA: //ælɡwəˈzil//

KK: /ælɡwəˈzil/

noun

Definition: A person in Spain who has a role in law enforcement, often acting as a lower-ranking officer of justice or a constable.

Example: The alguazil was responsible for maintaining order in the town square.

alias

IPA: /ˈeɪliəs/

KK: /ˈeɪliəs/

adverb

Definition: A term used to indicate that someone or something is known by another name.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A name that someone uses instead of their real name, often to hide their identity or for a specific purpose.

Example: The swindler worked under various aliases to avoid detection.

alibi

IPA: /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/

KK: /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide a reason or explanation for one's actions, often to avoid blame or responsibility.

Example: He tried to alibi his absence from the meeting by claiming he was sick.

noun

Definition: A reason or explanation that shows someone was not present at a place where something bad happened, often used in legal situations to prove innocence.

Example: He provided an alibi to prove he was not at the scene of the crime.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a reason or explanation for someone else's actions, often to show that they were not responsible for something.

Example: He provided an alibi to prove he was not at the scene of the crime.

alienability

IPA: //ˌeɪliəˈnæbɪlɪti//

KK: /ˈeɪliənəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability to transfer ownership of something, such as property or rights, to someone else.

Example: The alienability of the property allowed the owner to sell it easily.

alienable

IPA: /ˈeɪliənəbl/

KK: /ˈeɪliənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be transferred to someone else or given to another person.

Example: The rights to the property are alienable, allowing the owner to sell or transfer them.

alienage

IPA: /ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The condition of being a foreigner or not a citizen in a particular country.

Example: The court ruled on the implications of alienage in immigration law.

alienee

IPA: /ˈeɪliˌniː/

KK: /ˈeɪliˌni/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that receives ownership of property from another person or entity.

Example: The alienee received the title deed after the property was sold.

alienor

IPA: /ˈeɪliənɔr/

KK: /ˈeɪliənɔr/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives or sells property to someone else.

Example: The alienor signed the deed to transfer the property to the buyer.

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