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Topic: Law

abandonment

IPA: /əˈbændənmənt/

KK: /əˈbændənmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving something behind or giving it up completely, often resulting in it being deserted or neglected.

Example: The abandonment of the old building left it in ruins.

abatable

IPA: /əˈbeɪtəbl/

KK: /əˈbeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be reduced or lessened in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example: The noise from the construction site is abatable with soundproofing materials.

abate

IPA: /əˈbeɪt/

KK: /əˈbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less strong or intense; to decrease in amount or degree.

Example: The storm began to abate after several hours of heavy rain.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less strong or intense, or to reduce its amount or degree.

Example: The storm began to abate after several hours of heavy rain.

abatement

IPA: /əˈbeɪtmənt/

KK: /əˈbeɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A reduction in the amount, degree, or intensity of something, often used in legal or financial contexts to refer to the act of lowering or eliminating a charge or obligation.

Example: The city implemented an abatement program to reduce pollution levels.

abater

IPA: /əˈbeɪtə/

KK: /əˈbeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reduces or lessens something, often in terms of intensity or amount.

Example: The abater of the noise ensured a peaceful environment for everyone.

abator

IPA: /əˈbeɪtə/

KK: /əˈbeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who reduces or eliminates something harmful or unwanted, such as a nuisance, or who enters a property without permission after the previous owner has died.

Example: The abator was charged with trespassing on the property.

abbacy

IPA: /ˈæbəsi/

KK: /ˈæbəsi/

noun

Definition: The position or role held by an abbot, which includes their responsibilities and authority over a monastery.

Example: The abbacy was known for its strict adherence to monastic rules.

abdicable

IPA: /æbˈdɪkəbl/

KK: /æbˈdɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be given up or renounced, especially in relation to a position of power or authority.

Example: The king's powers were considered abdicable under certain circumstances.

abdicate

IPA: /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/

KK: /æbˈdɪkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne or leadership role, in a formal way.

Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

transitive verb

Definition: To give up or formally resign from a position of power or responsibility.

Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

abdication

IPA: /ˌæb.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /æbˈdɪkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving up a position of power or responsibility, especially a king or queen leaving their throne.

Example: The king's abdication surprised the entire nation.

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