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Topic: Law

illicit

IPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

KK: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules; illegal or forbidden.

Example: The police arrested him for his illicit activities.

illicitly

IPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪtli/

KK: /ɪˈlɪsɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not allowed by law or rules; done illegally or unethically.

Example: He was caught selling drugs illicitly.

immigration

IPA: /ɪˈmɪɡreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˈmɪɡreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of moving to a different country to live there permanently.

Example: Immigration can change the cultural landscape of a nation.

immorality

IPA: /ɪˈmɔːrəlɪti/

KK: /ɪmɔˈrælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being morally wrong or unethical, often referring to actions or behaviors that go against accepted moral standards.

Example: The novel explores themes of immorality and its consequences on society.

immurement

IPA: /ɪˈmjʊərənt/

KK: /ɪˈmjuːr.mənt/

noun

Definition: The act of being confined or imprisoned, especially in a way that is permanent or for a long time.

Example: The ancient practice of immurement was used as a form of punishment for serious crimes.

impanel

IPA: /ɪmˈpænəl/

KK: /ɪmˈpænəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially select and enroll a group of people to serve as jurors in a legal case.

Example: The judge decided to impanel a jury for the upcoming trial.

impartible

IPA: /ɪmˈpɑːtəbl/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be divided or separated into parts.

Example: The family estate was considered impartible, meaning it could not be divided among the heirs.

impasse

IPA: /ˈɪm.pæs/

KK: /ˈɪmˌpæs/

noun

Definition: A situation where no progress can be made, often due to disagreement or obstacles; a deadlock.

Example: The negotiations reached an impasse, and both sides could not agree on the terms.

impawn

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːn/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔn/

verb

Definition: To give something valuable to a pawnbroker as security for a loan, with the understanding that it can be reclaimed by paying back the loan.

Example: She decided to impawn her jewelry to get some quick cash.

impeach

IPA: /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

KK: /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To formally accuse a public official of wrongdoing or misconduct while in office, often leading to a trial or removal from position.

Example: The House of Representatives voted to impeach the president for abuse of power.

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