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Topic: Law

intervening

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/

KK: /ɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that comes between two events or situations, often to help or change the outcome.

Example: The intervening years saw significant changes in technology and society.

noun

Definition: The act of coming between or interfering in a situation to help or change it.

Example: The intervening of the mediator helped resolve the conflict between the two parties.

verb

Definition: To come between or to get involved in a situation to help or change what is happening.

Example: The teacher intervening in the argument helped the students resolve their differences.

intervenor

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈviːnə/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈviːnər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a situation or legal case to help resolve it, often as a third party.

Example: The intervenor presented new evidence to support the case.

intestacy

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of not having a will when someone dies, which means their property will be distributed according to the law instead of their personal wishes.

Example: After his death, the intestacy of his estate led to a lengthy legal battle among his relatives.

intestate

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person who has died without leaving a legal will, or referring to property that has not been distributed according to a will.

Example: When he passed away intestate, his estate was divided according to state laws.

noun

Definition: A person who has died without leaving a legal will to determine how their property should be distributed.

Example: When he passed away intestate, his family had to go through a lengthy legal process to settle his estate.

intimidation

IPA: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone feel afraid or nervous, often through threats or force.

Example: The bully used intimidation to control the other students.

intrastate

IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt/

KK: /ɪntrəˈsteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that happens or exists within the limits of a single state, rather than between different states.

Example: The intrastate commerce regulations apply only to businesses operating within the same state.

intrench

IPA: /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

KK: /ɪnˈtrɛnʧ/

verb

Definition: To establish something firmly or securely, often in a way that makes it difficult to change or remove.

Example: The new policies will intrench the company's position in the market.

intruder

IPA: /ɪnˈtruːdə/

KK: /ɪnˈtruːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who enters a place without permission, often causing trouble or fear.

Example: The intruder was caught by the security cameras while trying to break into the house.

intrusion

IPA: /ɪnˈtruːʒən/

KK: /ɪnˈtruːʒən/

noun

Definition: An act of entering a place or situation where one is not wanted or welcomed.

Example: The intrusion of loud music disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of the library.

intrust

IPA: /ɪnˈtrʌst/

KK: /ɪnˈtrʌst/

verb

Definition: To assign the responsibility for something to someone else, often involving trust in that person to manage it properly.

Example: She decided to intrust her savings to a financial advisor she trusted.

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