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Topic: Law

preside

IPA: /prɪˈzaɪd/

KK: /prɪˈzaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hold a position of authority or control over a meeting or event, often leading or directing it.

Example: She was chosen to preside over the committee meeting.

presidial

IPA: /prɪˈzɪdiəl/

KK: /prɪˈzɪdiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a military garrison or the duties associated with it.

Example: The presidial forces were stationed at the border to ensure security.

presiding

IPA: /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power or authority to lead or control a meeting or gathering.

Example: The presiding officer called the meeting to order.

verb

Definition: To be in a position of authority or control during a meeting or event, often making decisions or leading discussions.

Example: The judge is presiding over the court case today.

presidium

IPA: /prɪˈzɪdiəm/

KK: /prɪˈzɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are chosen to make decisions and manage a larger organization, often found in political or governmental contexts, especially in Communist countries.

Example: The presidium met to discuss the new policies for the upcoming year.

presumption

IPA: /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/

KK: /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: A belief or assumption that something is true without proof; it can also refer to a bold or arrogant behavior.

Example: Her presumption that she would win the competition without practicing was surprising.

pretermission

IPA: /ˌprɛtəˈmɪʃən/

KK: /prɛtəˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving something out or not including it.

Example: The pretermission of certain details in the report led to confusion among the team members.

pretermit

IPA: /prɪˈtɜːr.mɪt/

KK: /prɪˈtɜr mɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To intentionally ignore or leave something out, often by choice.

Example: He decided to pretermit the details of the story to keep it simple.

pretext

IPA: /ˈpriːtɛkst/

KK: /ˈpriːtɛkst/

noun

Definition: A reason or excuse given to hide the true intention behind an action.

Example: He used a pretext of being busy to avoid attending the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something as a reason or excuse for doing something, often to hide the true intention.

Example: He used a minor issue as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

pretexting

IPA: /ˈpriːtɛkstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpriːtɛkstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of pretending to be someone else to get private information from people.

Example: The scammer used pretexting to trick the victim into giving away their bank details.

verb

Definition: To create a false reason or excuse for doing something, often to deceive someone.

Example: He was pretexting to gain access to confidential information.

pretor

IPA: /ˈpriːtər/

KK: /ˈpriːtər/

noun

Definition: A title used in ancient Rome for a magistrate who had judicial authority, similar to a judge.

Example: The pretor presided over the court and made important legal decisions.

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