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Topic: Law

postprison

IPA: //ˈpoʊstˌprɪzən//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌprɪzən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time or situation after someone has been released from incarceration.

Example: The postprison program helps former inmates reintegrate into society.

poststrike

IPA: /ˈpoʊstˌstraɪk/

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌstraɪk/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing after a period of work stoppage, often related to labor disputes.

Example: The poststrike negotiations aimed to resolve the issues that led to the work stoppage.

posttrial

IPA: /ˈpoʊsttraɪəl/

KK: /ˈpoʊsttraɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the period or events that occur after a trial has concluded.

Example: The posttrial analysis revealed important insights about the participants' responses.

postulator

IPA: /ˈpɒstjʊleɪtə/

KK: /ˈpɑːstʃəˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal request or proposal, especially in the context of the Roman Catholic Church where they advocate for the canonization or beatification of a saint.

Example: The postulator presented the case for the saint's canonization to the church officials.

praecipe

IPA: //ˈpreɪsɪpeɪ//

KK: /ˈprɛsɪpeɪ/

noun

Definition: A legal document that orders someone to take action or to explain why they have not done so.

Example: The lawyer filed a praecipe to request the court to issue a summons.

praedial

IPA: //ˈpriːdiəl//

KK: /ˈprē-dē-əl/

adjective

Definition: Related to land or property, especially in terms of ownership or rights associated with it.

Example: The praedial rights of the farmers were protected by law.

preamble

IPA: //ˈpriː.æm.bəl//

KK: /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

noun

Definition: An introductory statement that explains the purpose of a formal document or law.

Example: The preamble of the constitution outlines the fundamental principles of the nation.

prearm

IPA: //priˈɑːrm//

KK: /priˈɑrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To prepare or equip in advance, especially with weapons or defenses.

Example: The country decided to prearm its military forces in anticipation of potential threats.

prebend

IPA: //ˈprɛb.ɛnd//

KK: /ˈprɛb.ɛnd/

noun

Definition: A type of payment or salary given to a member of the clergy, usually from the income of a church or cathedral.

Example: The bishop received a prebend for his service to the church.

prebendary

IPA: /ˈprɛb.ənˌdɛr.i/

KK: /ˈprɛbənˌdɛri/

noun

Definition: A member of the Anglican church who has a special title and receives a payment for their work, but may not have a regular salary.

Example: The prebendary delivered a sermon at the cathedral last Sunday.

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