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Topic: Law

overrule

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

KK: /oʊvərul/

transitive verb

Definition: To reject or cancel a decision or rule made by someone else, often in a position of authority.

Example: The judge decided to overrule the previous ruling in the case.

overruling

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or canceling a decision or ruling made by someone in authority.

Example: The judge's overruling of the previous decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.

verb

Definition: To reject or change a decision or ruling made by someone else, often in a legal or authoritative context.

Example: The judge is overruling the previous decision made by the lower court.

overrun

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

KK: /oʊvərˈrʌn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exceed or overflow a limit or boundary.

Example: The river began to overrun its banks after the heavy rain.

noun

Definition: A situation where something exceeds its expected limits, such as costs or quantities.

Example: The project faced an overrun in costs due to unexpected delays.

transitive verb

Definition: To exceed or go beyond a limit, often in terms of quantity or space; to overflow or overshoot.

Example: The river overran its banks after the heavy rain.

oversight

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vər.saɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mistake or error that happens because something was not noticed or taken care of. It can also mean the act of overseeing or managing something carefully.

Example: The project was delayed due to an oversight in the planning process.

overstep

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈstɛp/

KK: /oʊvərˈstɛp/

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a limit or boundary, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable.

Example: He overstepped his authority by making decisions without consulting his team.

overturn

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

KK: /oʊvərˈtɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn over or flip upside down.

Example: The boat began to overturn in the rough waves.

noun

Definition: The action or process of causing something to turn over or be reversed.

Example: The overturn of the decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.

transitive verb

Definition: To reverse a decision or change something so that it is no longer valid or accepted.

Example: The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

ownership

IPA: /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/

KK: /oʊnərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The legal right to possess something or the state of being an owner.

Example: The ownership of the property was transferred to the new buyer.

oyer

IPA: /ˈɔɪər/

KK: /ɔɪər/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to a hearing in a civil case where a document must be presented by the plaintiff.

Example: The judge scheduled an oyer to review the evidence submitted by the plaintiff.

oyez

IPA: /oʊˈjeɪ/

KK: /oʊˈjeɪ/

interjection

Definition: A call used to get people's attention, especially in a court setting, often repeated three times.

Example: The judge called out 'oyez, oyez, oyez' to bring the court to order.

noun

Definition: A call used to get people's attention, especially in a court setting, often used to announce the beginning of a session.

Example: The judge called for order with an oyez before starting the trial.

pact

IPA: /pækt/

KK: /pækt/

noun

Definition: A formal agreement between two or more parties, often related to political or legal matters.

Example: The two countries signed a pact to promote peace and cooperation.

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