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Topic: Law

prohibitive

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that prevents or forbids action, often because it is too expensive or difficult to achieve.

Example: The prohibitive cost of the new technology made it inaccessible for most small businesses.

prohibitively

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents something from happening or makes it very difficult, often due to high costs or restrictions.

Example: The prices for the concert tickets were prohibitively high for most fans.

prohibitiveness

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being restrictive or preventing something from happening, often due to high costs or strict rules.

Example: The prohibitiveness of the new regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate.

prohibitory

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that prevents or forbids an action or behavior.

Example: The prohibitory laws made it illegal to sell alcohol in the city.

promisee

IPA: //ˈprɒmɪsiː//

KK: /ˈprɑːmɪsiː/

noun

Definition: The person or party to whom a promise is made in a legal agreement.

Example: In a contract, the promisee is the one who receives the benefit of the promise.

promisor

IPA: /prəˈmɪzər/

KK: /prəˈmɪsər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that makes a promise to do something or to provide something in the future.

Example: In the contract, the promisor agreed to deliver the goods by the end of the month.

promissory

IPA: /prəˈmɪsəri/

KK: /prəˈmɪsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a promise or assurance, often used in legal or financial contexts.

Example: He signed a promissory note to guarantee the loan.

promulgate

IPA: /prəˈmʌlɡeɪt/

KK: /prəˈmʌlɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially announce or make something known to the public, especially a law or decree.

Example: The government decided to promulgate the new regulations next month.

promulgation

IPA: /prəˌmʌlɡˈeɪʃən/

KK: /prəˌmʌlɡˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something known or public, especially a new law or rule.

Example: The promulgation of the new law was announced in the official gazette.

promulgator

IPA: /prəˈmʌlɡeɪtə/

KK: /prəˈmʌlɡeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something known to many people, especially by publishing or announcing it.

Example: The promulgator of the new law held a press conference to explain its benefits.

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