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Topic: Law

maltreatment

IPA: /mælˈtriːtmənt/

KK: /mɔltˈtritmənt/

noun

Definition: Cruel or harmful treatment of someone or something, often involving abuse or neglect.

Example: The organization works to prevent maltreatment of children in foster care.

malversation

IPA: /mælˈvɜːrsəˌteɪʃən/

KK: /mælˈvɜrseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Improper or dishonest behavior by someone in a position of authority, especially in a public office.

Example: The investigation revealed evidence of malversation among the officials.

manacle

IPA: /ˈmænəkl/

KK: /ˈmænəkl/

noun

Definition: A device used to restrict the movement of a person's hands, typically made of two metal rings connected by a chain.

Example: The police officer placed the manacle on the suspect's wrists to prevent escape.

transitive verb

Definition: To restrict someone's movement by using handcuffs or similar restraints.

Example: The police had to manacle the suspect to prevent him from escaping.

mandamus

IPA: //mænˈdeɪməs//

KK: /mænˈdeɪməs/

noun

Definition: A legal order from a higher court that requires a public official or lower court to carry out a specific duty or action.

Example: The court issued a mandamus to compel the city council to hold a public meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To order or command someone to do something, especially through a legal writ.

Example: The court issued a mandamus to compel the agency to fulfill its duty.

mandatary

IPA: //mænˈdeɪtəri//

KK: /mænˈdeɪtəri/

noun

Definition: A person or country that has been given authority to act on behalf of another, often in a political or legal context.

Example: The mandatary was responsible for implementing the new policies in the region.

mandate

IPA: /ˈmæn.deɪt/

KK: /ˈmænˌdeɪt/

noun

Definition: An official order or command given by a person or group in authority.

Example: The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public places.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially require or order someone to do something, often through a legal or formal process.

Example: The government decided to mandate the use of seat belts in all vehicles.

mandated

IPA: //ˈmæn.deɪ.tɪd//

KK: /ˈmænˌdeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or ordered by an authority.

Example: The new safety regulations are mandated by the government.

verb

Definition: To officially require or order something to be done.

Example: The government mandated that all schools must follow the new safety regulations.

mandator

IPA: //mænˈdeɪtə//

KK: /mænˈdeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives an order or instruction to someone else to perform a task or duty.

Example: The mandator provided clear guidelines for the project.

mandatorily

IPA: /ˌmænˈdeɪtərɪli/

KK: /mænˈdeɪtərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is required or necessary, not optional.

Example: The training must be completed mandatorily by all employees.

mandatory

IPA: /ˈmændətɔri/

KK: /ˈmændəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or ordered by an authority; it must be done or followed.

Example: Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in most countries.

noun

Definition: A person or entity that has been given authority to act on behalf of another, often in a legal or official capacity.

Example: The mandatary was responsible for managing the estate according to the wishes of the deceased.

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