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Topic: Law

proconsulate

IPA: //ˌproʊˈkɒnsjʊlɪt//

KK: /proʊˈkɒnsəˌleɪt/

noun

Definition: A region or area governed by a proconsul, or the position held by a proconsul.

Example: The proconsulate was responsible for maintaining order in the province.

procural

IPA: /prəˈkjʊrəl/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrəl/

noun

Definition: The act of obtaining or acquiring something, especially through effort or negotiation.

Example: The procural of necessary supplies was essential for the project to succeed.

procuration

IPA: //prəˈkjʊəreɪʃən//

KK: /prəˈkjʊəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A legal document or authority that allows one person to act on behalf of another person, especially in business or legal matters.

Example: She signed a procuration to allow her lawyer to handle the case for her.

procurator

IPA: /prəˈkjʊrətər/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who is authorized to manage someone else's affairs or business, often in a legal or financial context.

Example: The procurator handled all the financial matters for the estate.

procuratorial

IPA: /prəˌkjʊəˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrətɔːriəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a person who acts on behalf of others, especially in legal or administrative matters.

Example: The procuratorial duties included overseeing the management of the museum's collections.

procurer

IPA: /prəˈkjʊərər/

KK: /prəˈkjʊrər/

noun

Definition: A person who obtains or arranges something, often for someone else, such as tickets or services.

Example: The procurer was able to secure tickets for the sold-out concert.

prohibit

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially say that something is not allowed or to stop someone from doing something.

Example: The school will prohibit students from using their phones during class.

prohibited

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules.

Example: Smoking is prohibited in this area.

verb

Definition: To not allow something; to make it illegal or not permitted.

Example: The school has prohibited students from using their phones during class.

prohibition

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A law or rule that makes something illegal or forbids it.

Example: The prohibition of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

prohibitionist

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for the banning of the production and sale of alcoholic drinks.

Example: The prohibitionist campaigned for laws to restrict alcohol sales in the community.

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