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Topic: Law

gunpoint

IPA: //ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt//

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/

noun

Definition: The end of a gun from which bullets come out, often used in the context of threatening someone.

Example: The robber demanded money at gunpoint.

gunrunner

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌn.ər/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌn.ər/

noun

Definition: A person who illegally transports or sells guns and ammunition.

Example: The authorities arrested a gunrunner who was trying to smuggle weapons across the border.

gunrunning

IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The illegal activity of transporting weapons and ammunition, often across borders.

Example: The authorities are cracking down on gunrunning operations in the region.

gunshot

IPA: /ˈɡʌnʃɒt/

KK: /ˈɡʌnˌʃɑt/

noun

Definition: A sound or event that occurs when a bullet is fired from a firearm.

Example: The sudden gunshot startled everyone in the quiet neighborhood.

habendum

IPA: /həˈbɛndəm/

KK: /həˈbɛndəm/

noun

Definition: A section of a legal document that specifies the extent of ownership or rights granted, often starting with the phrase 'to have and to hold'.

Example: The habendum clause in the deed clearly outlined the rights of the new property owner.

halakhic

IPA: /həˈlɑːkɪk/

KK: /həˈlɑːkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the Jewish law and its interpretations.

Example: The rabbi provided a halakhic perspective on the issue.

handcuff

IPA: /ˈhændˌkʌf/

KK: /ˈhændˌkʌf/

noun

Definition: A device made of two metal rings that are connected and can be locked around a person's wrists to keep them restrained, often used by police on arrested individuals.

Example: The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect to prevent him from escaping.

transitive verb

Definition: To restrain someone's hands by fastening them with metal cuffs, usually for security or law enforcement purposes.

Example: The police officer had to handcuff the suspect before taking him to the station.

handgun

IPA: /ˈhændɡʌn/

KK: /ˈhændˌɡʌn/

noun

Definition: A type of firearm that is small enough to be held and fired with one hand.

Example: He carried a handgun for personal protection.

harasser

IPA: /həˈræsər/

KK: /həˈræsər/

noun

Definition: A person who bothers or annoys someone repeatedly, often in a way that causes distress or discomfort.

Example: The company took action against the employee for being a harasser.

harassment

IPA: /həˈræsmənt/

KK: /həˈræsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of repeatedly bothering or upsetting someone, often in a way that causes them distress or discomfort.

Example: She filed a complaint about the harassment she experienced at work.

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