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Topic: Law

altercation

IPA: //ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən//

KK: /ˈɔltərˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A loud and angry argument or disagreement between people.

Example: The altercation between the two neighbors escalated quickly, drawing the attention of others.

ambit

IPA: /ˈæmbɪt/

KK: /ˈæmbɪt/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the limits or boundaries of a particular area, or the range of influence or activity of something.

Example: The project fell within the ambit of the new regulations.

ambush

IPA: /ˈæm.bʊʃ/

KK: /ˈæm.bʊʃ/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack that happens when someone is hidden and waits for the right moment to strike.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambush to surprise the enemy.

transitive verb

Definition: To surprise and attack someone from a hidden place.

Example: The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy convoy as it passed through the narrow valley.

ambushing

IPA: /æmˈbʌʃɪŋ/

KK: /æmˈbʌʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack from a hidden place, often used in military or tactical situations.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambushing position to catch the enemy off guard.

verb

Definition: To attack someone unexpectedly from a hidden place.

Example: The soldiers were ambushing the enemy troops as they passed through the forest.

ambushment

IPA: /æmˈbʌʃmənt/

KK: /æmˈbʌʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A surprise attack from a hidden position.

Example: The soldiers set up an ambushment to surprise the enemy.

amend

IPA: /əˈmɛnd/

KK: /əˈmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make changes to something in order to improve it or correct mistakes, often by adding, removing, or rephrasing parts.

Example: The committee decided to amend the bill to include more funding for education.

amendable

IPA: /əˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /əˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed or improved.

Example: The contract is amendable, allowing for changes to be made if necessary.

amendatory

IPA: /əˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

KK: /əˈmɛndəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is intended to make changes or improvements, especially to correct mistakes or issues.

Example: The amendatory provisions in the contract were designed to address previous oversights.

amended

IPA: /əˈmɛndɪd/

KK: /əˈmɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been changed or improved from its original state.

Example: The amended document included several important changes that improved clarity.

verb

Definition: To have made changes or improvements to something, often a document or law, to correct or enhance it.

Example: The committee amended the proposal to include more funding for education.

amender

IPA: /əˈmɛndər/

KK: /əˈmɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes changes or improvements to something, often to correct or enhance it.

Example: The amender proposed several changes to the document to improve clarity.

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