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Topic: Law

perjury

IPA: /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

KK: /ˈpɜrʤəri/

noun

Definition: The act of lying or making false statements while under oath, especially in a court of law.

Example: He was charged with perjury after lying about his whereabouts during the trial.

permissibility

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being allowed or permitted; the ability to do something according to rules or laws.

Example: The permissibility of certain actions varies depending on the context and regulations.

permissible

IPA: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

KK: /pərˈmɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Allowed or permitted according to rules or laws.

Example: Wearing a hat in class is not permissible according to the school rules.

permission

IPA: /pərˈmɪʃən/

KK: /pərˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The approval or agreement to do something, often given by someone in authority.

Example: You need to get permission from your parents before going to the party.

permit

IPA: /pərˈmɪt/

KK: /pɚˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow something to happen or to give permission for something.

Example: The weather will determine if we can go hiking, if it permits.

noun

Definition: A document that allows someone to do something, like a license or official permission.

Example: You need a permit to park in this area.

transitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to do something or to give permission for an action.

Example: The teacher will permit the students to leave early if they finish their work.

permittee

IPA: /pərˈmɪt.i/

KK: /pərˈmɪti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been given permission to do something, usually through an official document called a permit.

Example: The permittee must follow all the rules outlined in the permit.

permitter

IPA: /pərˈmɪtər/

KK: /pərˈmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who allows something to happen or gives permission for something.

Example: The permitter granted access to the restricted area after reviewing the request.

perpetrate

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəˌtreɪt/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.treɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To carry out or commit an act, especially something harmful or illegal.

Example: The criminals planned to perpetrate a robbery at the bank.

perpetration

IPA: /ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /pɜrˌpətrˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of committing or carrying out something, especially a crime or harmful action.

Example: The perpetration of the fraud was discovered by the authorities.

perpetrator

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.pə.trə.tər/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.trə.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries out or commits a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The police are searching for the perpetrator of the robbery.

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