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Topic: Law

animadversion

IPA: /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːrʒən/

KK: /ˌænɪmædˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: A remark that criticizes or expresses disapproval about something.

Example: The professor's animadversion on the student's paper highlighted several key issues.

annex

IPA: /ˈænɛks/

KK: /ˈænɛks/

noun

Definition: A part of a building that is added to a larger structure or a separate building that is close to a main one.

Example: The school built an annex to accommodate more students.

transitive verb

Definition: To add or attach something to a larger or more important thing, often referring to land or territory being added to a country or state.

Example: The country decided to annex the neighboring territory after the war.

annexation

IPA: /əˌnɛkˈseɪʃən/

KK: /æˈnɛkseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of adding a territory to a larger area, often by force or legal agreement.

Example: The annexation of the region led to significant political tensions.

annexational

IPA: /əˈnɛkʃənl/

KK: /æˈnɛkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is added or attached, especially in a formal or official way.

Example: The annexational changes to the building plans were approved by the city council.

annul

IPA: /əˈnʌl/

KK: /əˈnəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something no longer valid or to cancel it completely, such as a law or a marriage.

Example: The court decided to annul the marriage due to lack of consent.

annulation

IPA: /ˌæn.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ænəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or action that creates ring-like shapes or structures.

Example: The annulation of the plant stem is important for its growth.

annulment

IPA: /əˈnʌlmənt/

KK: /əˈnʌlmənt/

noun

Definition: A legal process that officially declares a marriage or agreement to be invalid, as if it never existed.

Example: The couple sought an annulment of their marriage after realizing they were not compatible.

answerability

IPA: /ˌæn.sər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈænsərəbəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being responsible for something and having to explain or justify actions or decisions.

Example: The manager's answerability for the project's success was clear to everyone in the team.

answerable

IPA: /ˈænsərəbəl/

KK: /ˈænsərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being held accountable or responsible for something; able to provide a response or explanation.

Example: As a manager, she is answerable for her team's performance.

antedate

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.deɪt/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌdeɪt/

noun

Definition: A date that is set for an event or document that is earlier than when it actually happens or is created.

Example: The contract had an antedate, making it seem like it was signed months earlier than it really was.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a date to something that is earlier than the date it actually happened.

Example: The historian decided to antedate the document to reflect its original creation time.

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