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Topic: Law

insolvent

IPA: /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

KK: /ɪnˈsɑlvənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to pay debts or meet financial obligations; often used to describe a person or organization that is bankrupt.

Example: The company was declared insolvent after failing to pay its creditors for several months.

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is unable to pay their debts and is declared bankrupt.

Example: The company was declared insolvent after failing to meet its financial obligations.

inspection

IPA: /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A careful examination or review of something to check its quality or condition.

Example: The inspection of the building revealed several safety issues that needed to be addressed.

inspectorate

IPA: /ɪnˈspɛktəreɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈspɛktərɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of people who inspect or examine something, often in an official capacity, or the office where this work is done.

Example: The inspectorate was responsible for ensuring that all safety regulations were followed in the construction site.

instanter

IPA: /ɪnˈstæntər/

KK: /ɪnˈstæntər/

adverb

Definition: Immediately or without any delay; right away.

Example: She responded instanter to the urgent call for help.

instate

IPA: /ɪnˈsteɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈsteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone into a position of authority or office.

Example: The committee decided to instate a new leader for the organization.

instigate

IPA: /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to happen, especially something bad or illegal, by encouraging or provoking someone to do it.

Example: The group tried to instigate a protest against the new law.

instigation

IPA: /ˌɪn.stɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of encouraging or provoking someone to do something, often something bad or wrong.

Example: The instigation of the protest led to a significant change in the community.

instigative

IPA: /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡə.tɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪɡəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing or encouraging someone to take action, often in a rebellious or provocative way.

Example: The instigative speech motivated the crowd to protest against the unfair laws.

institutional

IPA: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənl/

KK: /ɪnˈstɪtʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an organization or establishment, often implying a standard or formal nature.

Example: The school implemented institutional policies to improve student safety.

insubordinate

IPA: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/

KK: /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to obey rules or authority; showing a lack of respect for those in charge.

Example: The insubordinate employee was reprimanded for ignoring his manager's instructions.

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