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Topic: Law

intermeddler

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈmɛdələr/

KK: /ɪntərˈmɛdələr/

noun

Definition: A person who interferes or gets involved in something that does not concern them.

Example: The intermeddler caused confusion by trying to resolve a dispute that was not theirs to settle.

intermeddling

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈmɛd.lɪŋ/

KK: /ɪntərˈmɛdəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of interfering in someone else's affairs or business without being invited or welcome.

Example: His intermeddling in their relationship caused a lot of tension between them.

verb

Definition: To involve oneself in someone else's affairs or business without being asked or invited.

Example: She was accused of intermeddling in the negotiations between the two companies.

intermediary

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Serving as a link or agent between two parties or things, often to facilitate communication or negotiation.

Example: The intermediary role was crucial in resolving the conflict between the two groups.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that helps to connect or mediate between two parties or groups, often to facilitate an agreement or communication.

Example: The intermediary helped both sides reach a compromise during the negotiations.

internment

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrnmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of keeping someone in a place, usually during a war, often without a trial or legal process.

Example: During the war, many people faced internment due to their nationality.

internuncio

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜrnˌjun.koʊ/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrnˌjunkoʊ/

noun

Definition: A person who acts as a messenger or representative between two parties, often in a diplomatic context.

Example: The internuncio delivered important messages between the two countries.

interpellate

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜː.pə.leɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.pə.leɪt/

verb

Definition: To formally question someone about their actions or policies, especially in a government or official context.

Example: The committee decided to interpellate the minister about the recent policy changes.

interpellation

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈpɛləʃən/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈpɛləˌʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of formally questioning a government official about their actions or policies, often in a political context.

Example: During the parliamentary session, the opposition party initiated an interpellation to hold the minister accountable for recent decisions.

interpellator

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈpɛl.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.pə.leɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who questions or interrogates someone, especially in a formal or official context.

Example: The interpellator asked the minister several challenging questions during the session.

interplead

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrpliːd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌplid/

verb

Definition: To engage in a legal process where multiple parties present their claims or defenses in a single proceeding, often to resolve disputes involving a third party.

Example: The parties decided to interplead to clarify their respective rights in the case.

interpleader

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrˌpliːdə/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌpliːdər/

noun

Definition: A legal process where a person asks the court to decide which of two parties has the right to a claim against them.

Example: The insurance company filed an interpleader to resolve the conflicting claims from two beneficiaries.

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