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Topic: Law

omission

IPA: /əˈmɪʃən/

KK: /əˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A thing that has been left out or not included, often by mistake.

Example: The report had an omission that changed the overall conclusion.

onerous

IPA: /ˈoʊnərəs/

KK: /ˈoʊnərəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is difficult to deal with or requires a lot of effort and trouble.

Example: The new regulations imposed onerous requirements on small businesses.

onus

IPA: /ˈoʊ.nəs/

KK: /ˈoʊnəs/

noun

Definition: A difficult responsibility or obligation that someone has to deal with.

Example: The onus is on the manager to ensure that the project is completed on time.

oppress

IPA: /əˈprɛs/

KK: /əˈprɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, often by using power or authority to control them.

Example: The government oppressed the citizens by limiting their freedoms and rights.

oppression

IPA: /əˈprɛʃən/

KK: /əˈprɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being treated unfairly or cruelly, often by those in power, leading to suffering or hardship.

Example: Many people around the world still face oppression due to their beliefs or backgrounds.

optionee

IPA: /ˈɒpʃəniː/

KK: /ˈɑpʃənˌi/

noun

Definition: A person who has the right to buy or sell a financial asset at a specific price within a certain time period.

Example: The optionee decided to exercise their right to purchase the shares at the agreed price.

ordinance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A law or rule made by a local government or authority that regulates something in a community.

Example: The city council passed an ordinance to limit noise levels in residential areas.

ordnance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdnəns/

noun

Definition: Military supplies and equipment, including weapons and ammunition, used by armed forces.

Example: The army received new ordnance to enhance their capabilities in the field.

ordonnance

IPA: /ɔːrˈdɒnəns/

KK: /ɔrˈdɒnəns/

noun

Definition: A plan or arrangement of parts in a work of art, literature, or architecture, showing how they relate to each other and to the whole.

Example: The ordonnance of the painting creates a sense of balance and harmony.

ostiolar

IPA: /ˈɒstɪˌoʊlər/

KK: /ˈɑːstiˌoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small opening or pore, especially in a plant or fungus.

Example: The ostiolar structure allows for the release of spores in certain fungi.

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