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Topic: Law

lawyerlike

IPA: /ˈlɔːjərlaɪk/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to those of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerlike demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

lawyerly

IPA: /ˈlɔɪərli/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the characteristics or qualities of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerly demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

leaked

IPA: /liːkt/

KK: /likt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that was meant to be kept secret but has been made known to others, often without permission.

Example: The leaked information caused a scandal in the company.

verb

Definition: To have allowed a substance, such as liquid or gas, to escape from a container or to have made secret information known.

Example: The information was leaked to the press before the official announcement.

leaker

IPA: /ˈliːkər/

KK: /ˈlikər/

noun

Definition: A person who reveals secret or confidential information, often to the public or the media.

Example: The leaker provided important documents to the journalist.

leasable

IPA: /ˈliːzəbl/

KK: /ˈliːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being rented or leased to someone.

Example: The apartment is leasable for a minimum of six months.

lease

IPA: /liːs/

KK: /lis/

noun

Definition: A legal agreement that allows someone to use a property for a certain time in exchange for payment.

Example: They signed a lease for the apartment that lasts for one year.

transitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to use a property or item for a specific period of time in exchange for payment, usually through a formal agreement.

Example: They decided to lease a new apartment for a year.

leaseback

IPA: //ˈliːsˌbæk//

KK: /ˈliːsˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A business deal where a person or company sells a property and then immediately rents it back from the buyer, allowing them to keep using the property while receiving cash from the sale.

Example: The company decided to enter into a leaseback agreement to free up capital for new investments.

leased

IPA: /liːst/

KK: /list/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been rented or transferred to someone else for a specific period of time according to a lease agreement.

Example: The leased car must be returned by the end of the month.

verb

Definition: To have rented something, usually property or equipment, for a specific period of time in exchange for payment.

Example: They leased the apartment for a year before deciding to buy a house.

leasehold

IPA: /ˈliːs.hoʊld/

KK: /ˈliːsˌhoʊld/

noun

Definition: A type of property ownership where a person has the right to use and occupy land or buildings for a specific period of time, as agreed in a lease contract.

Example: They decided to invest in a leasehold property instead of freehold.

leaseholder

IPA: /ˈliːsˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈliːsˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person who has the right to use a property for a specific period of time according to a lease agreement.

Example: As a leaseholder, she is responsible for paying rent and maintaining the property.

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