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Topic: Law

amendment

IPA: /əˈmɛndmənt/

KK: /əˈmɛndmənt/

noun

Definition: A change or addition made to a document, especially a legal one, to improve or correct it.

Example: The amendment to the law allowed for more rights for citizens.

amerce

IPA: /əˈmɜːrs/

KK: /əˈmɜrs/

transitive verb

Definition: To punish someone by requiring them to pay a fine that is decided by a court or authority, often without a specific rule or guideline.

Example: The judge decided to amerce the defendant for his misconduct during the trial.

amercement

IPA: /əˈmɜːrsəmənt/

KK: /əˈmɜrsəˌmɛnt/

noun

Definition: A type of financial penalty that is imposed as a punishment, usually for a wrongdoing or violation, and is not set by law.

Example: The court imposed an amercement on the defendant for his misconduct.

amicus

IPA: /ˈæmɪkəs/

KK: /ˈæmɪkəs/

noun

Definition: A person who is not directly involved in a legal case but offers information or advice to help the court make a decision.

Example: The court allowed an amicus to present their views on the matter.

amirate

IPA: /ˈɛmɪreɪt/

KK: /əˈmɪrət/

noun

Definition: A region or territory that is ruled by an emir, which is a title of authority in some Islamic countries.

Example: The emirate was known for its rich culture and history.

ammunition

IPA: /ˌæməˈnɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæməˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Ammunition refers to objects like bullets, rockets, or other materials that are used in weapons to attack or defend. It includes projectiles and their components that can be fired from guns.

Example: The soldiers were supplied with enough ammunition for the mission.

amnestied

IPA: /æmˈnɛstɪd/

KK: /æmˈnɛstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has been granted amnesty, which means they are forgiven for a past offense or are no longer subject to punishment.

Example: The amnestied individuals were allowed to return to their home country without fear of prosecution.

verb

Definition: To have been granted forgiveness or freedom from punishment for a past offense, often by a government or authority.

Example: The government amnestied several political prisoners last year.

amnesty

IPA: /ˈæmnəsti/

KK: /ˈæmnəsti/

noun

Definition: Amnesty is a noun that means a general pardon given by a government to a group of people, usually for political crimes or offenses.

Example: The government declared an amnesty for all political prisoners.

transitive verb

Definition: Amnesty means to officially forgive or pardon someone for a crime, often by a government, so that they are no longer punished for it.

Example: The government decided to amnesty all political prisoners.

amotion

IPA: /əˈmoʊʃən/

KK: /əˈmoʊʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking away someone's possession or removing someone from a position, especially in a corporate context.

Example: The board decided on the amotion of the CEO due to his poor performance.

anent

IPA: /əˈnɛnt/

KK: /əˈnɛnt/

preposition

Definition: This word is used to refer to a subject or topic, often meaning 'about' or 'concerning'.

Example: The committee met to discuss issues anent the new policy changes.

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