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Topic: Law

feasance

IPA: /ˈfiːzəns/

KK: /ˈfiːzəns/

noun

Definition: The act of doing or performing something, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example: The feasance of the contract was completed on time.

federal

IPA: /ˈfɛd.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈfɛdərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and smaller political units, like states or provinces.

Example: The federal government is responsible for national defense and foreign policy.

noun

Definition: A person who is part of the federal government or supports it, especially in the context of the United States during the Civil War.

Example: The federal was known for his loyalty to the Union during the conflict.

federalism

IPA: /ˈfɛd.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈfɛdərəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of organizing a government where power is shared between a central authority and smaller political units, like states or provinces.

Example: The country adopted federalism to ensure that both the national and state governments have their own powers.

federalization

IPA: /ˌfɛd.ə.rə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌfɛdərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of transferring power or authority to a central government from smaller political units, such as states or regions.

Example: The federalization of the states allowed for a more unified national policy.

federalize

IPA: /ˈfɛd.ə.rə.laɪz/

KK: /ˈfɛdərəlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To place something under the control or authority of a national government, often involving a system where multiple states or regions are governed by a central government.

Example: The government decided to federalize the local police forces to ensure consistent law enforcement across the country.

federate

IPA: /ˈfɛdəreɪt/

KK: /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Joined together in a federation or alliance, often referring to groups or organizations that work collectively while maintaining some degree of independence.

Example: The federate states worked together to improve their economy while respecting each other's autonomy.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together to form a federation or a united group.

Example: The states decided to federate in order to strengthen their collective power.

transitive verb

Definition: To make different groups or organizations join together to form a larger group or union.

Example: The states decided to federate in order to strengthen their political power.

federation

IPA: /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group or organization formed by joining together smaller groups or entities, often for political or administrative purposes.

Example: The federation of states worked together to create a common policy.

felon

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A person who has committed a serious crime, known as a felony.

Example: The judge sentenced the felon to five years in prison.

felonious

IPA: /fɛˈloʊniəs/

KK: /fəˈloʊniəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a serious crime, especially one that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

Example: The defendant was charged with felonious assault after the altercation.

feloniously

IPA: /fɛˈloʊnɪəsli/

KK: /fɛˈloʊnɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves a serious crime.

Example: He acted feloniously when he broke into the house.

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