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Topic: Law

filiate

IPA: //ˈfɪliˌeɪt//

KK: /ˈfɪl.i.eɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To legally establish the parentage of a child, especially one born outside of marriage.

Example: The court will filiate the child to ensure they have legal rights to inheritance.

filiation

IPA: /ˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈfɪliˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of being related to someone as a child or descendant, often used in legal contexts to determine parentage.

Example: The court ruled on the filiation of the child, confirming the father's legal responsibilities.

filibuster

IPA: /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstə/

KK: /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in actions that delay or obstruct legislative progress, often by making long speeches or using other tactics.

Example: The senator decided to filibuster the bill to prevent it from being voted on.

noun

Definition: A tactic used in politics where someone speaks for a long time to delay or prevent a decision from being made.

Example: The senator used a filibuster to block the vote on the new law.

transitive verb

Definition: To delay or obstruct legislation by making long speeches or using other tactics in a legislative assembly.

Example: The senator decided to filibuster the bill to prevent it from being voted on.

filicide

IPA: /ˈfɪlɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈfɪlɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A person who kills their own child, or the act of killing one's own child.

Example: The crime of filicide is considered one of the most heinous acts a parent can commit.

finable

IPA: /ˈfaɪnəbl/

KK: /ˈfaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be punished with a monetary penalty.

Example: If you park in a no-parking zone, you may receive a finable ticket.

adverb

Definition: Not available

Example: Not available

fineable

IPA: /ˈfaɪnəbl/

KK: /faɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be punished with a monetary penalty.

Example: Parking in a no-parking zone is fineable, so be careful where you leave your car.

fingerprint

IPA: /ˈfɪŋɡəˌprɪnt/

KK: /ˈfɪŋɡərˌprɪnt/

noun

Definition: A mark made by the patterns of ridges on the tip of a finger, used for identification.

Example: The detective found a fingerprint on the glass that helped solve the case.

transitive verb

Definition: To identify someone or something by using a unique mark or feature, often related to the patterns on a person's fingers.

Example: The police fingerprinted the suspect to confirm his identity.

firearm

IPA: //ˈfaɪərɑːrm//

KK: /ˈfaɪərɑrm/

noun

Definition: A type of weapon that can shoot bullets or other projectiles using gunpowder or other explosive materials.

Example: The police found several illegal firearms during the raid.

firebomb

IPA: //ˈfaɪərbɒm//

KK: /ˈfaɪərbɑm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To attack a target by dropping or launching a bomb that causes fire.

Example: The military decided to firebomb the enemy's supply depot.

noun

Definition: A type of bomb designed to cause fire or destruction by igniting flammable materials.

Example: The military used a firebomb to target enemy installations during the conflict.

transitive verb

Definition: To attack a place or target by dropping or launching incendiary bombs that cause fire and destruction.

Example: The military decided to firebomb the enemy's supply depot to disrupt their operations.

firman

IPA: /ˈfɪr.mən/

KK: /ˈfɪr.mən/

noun

Definition: A formal order or decree given by a ruler, especially in historical Islamic countries, that has the force of law.

Example: The Sultan issued a firman to grant new rights to the citizens.

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