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Topic: Law

applicable

IPA: /ˈæplɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈæplɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be used or is relevant in a particular situation.

Example: The rules are only applicable to certain types of contracts.

appointive

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to a position or role that is filled by a formal appointment rather than by election or other means.

Example: The committee is responsible for selecting members for appointive positions.

apportionment

IPA: /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔrʃənmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing something into parts or shares, especially in relation to taxes or representation based on population.

Example: The apportionment of seats in the legislature is determined by the population of each district.

appraisement

IPA: /əˈpreɪzmənt/

KK: /əˈpreɪzmənt/

noun

Definition: An evaluation or assessment of the value of something, often used in the context of property or assets.

Example: The appraisement of the house was higher than expected, which pleased the seller.

apprehend

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

KK: /æprɪˈhɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To understand or grasp the meaning of something.

Example: It took me a while to apprehend the complex theory in the book.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone into custody or to understand something clearly.

Example: The police were able to apprehend the suspect after a long chase.

apprize

IPA: /əˈpraɪz/

KK: /əˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize the worth or value of something.

Example: It is important to apprize your assets before selling them.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

appropriator

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something for their own use, often without permission or right.

Example: The appropriator took the funds intended for community projects.

approvable

IPA: /əˈpruːvəbl/

KK: /əˈpruːvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted or confirmed as satisfactory or valid.

Example: The proposal was deemed approvable after several revisions.

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