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Topic: Law

oath

IPA: /oʊθ/

KK: /oʊθ/

noun

Definition: A serious promise or declaration, often made with a reference to a sacred object or being, to do something or uphold a certain truth.

Example: He took an oath to serve and protect his country.

obey

IPA: /oʊˈbeɪ/

KK: /oʊˈbeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act in accordance with rules, commands, or requests from someone in authority.

Example: Children are expected to obey their parents.

transitive verb

Definition: To follow or do what someone tells you to do, especially a rule or command.

Example: Children are expected to obey their parents' rules.

obfuscation

IPA: /ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɑb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often intentionally, to confuse or mislead.

Example: The obfuscation of the report made it hard for the team to understand the main issues.

objection

IPA: /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A reason or argument that someone gives to express disagreement or opposition to something.

Example: She raised an objection to the proposed changes in the policy.

objectionable

IPA: /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbl/

KK: /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing disapproval or offense; something that people find unacceptable or distasteful.

Example: Many people found the movie's content objectionable and chose not to watch it.

objector

IPA: /ˈɒbdʒɛktə/

KK: /ˈɑbdʒɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person who disagrees with or opposes something, often in a formal way.

Example: The objector raised concerns about the proposed changes to the law.

obligate

IPA: /ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈɑblɪˌɡeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Absolutely necessary or essential, often referring to something that can only exist in a specific environment or under certain conditions.

Example: The obligate parasite cannot survive outside its host.

transitive verb

Definition: To bind someone by a legal or moral duty, making them do something or feel they must do something.

Example: The new law will obligate companies to provide health insurance for their employees.

obligation

IPA: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A requirement to do something, often because of laws, rules, or personal commitments.

Example: She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need.

obligee

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒi/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒi/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is entitled to receive a benefit or service from another party, usually as part of a legal agreement or contract.

Example: In a loan agreement, the lender is the obligee who expects repayment from the borrower.

obligor

IPA: /əˈblɪɡər/

KK: /əˈblɪɡər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that is legally bound to fulfill an obligation or contract with another party.

Example: The obligor must make the payments on time as specified in the contract.

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