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Topic: Law

proviso

IPA: /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

KK: /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

noun

Definition: A specific condition or requirement that must be met in a legal document or agreement.

Example: The contract included a proviso that the work must be completed by the end of the month.

provisory

IPA: /prəˈvɪzəri/

KK: /prəˈvɪzəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is temporary or conditional, often used to describe agreements or arrangements that are not permanent.

Example: The team made a provisory agreement until a final decision could be reached.

proxy

IPA: /ˈprɒk.si/

KK: /ˈprɒk.si/

noun

Definition: A person or document that has the power to act on behalf of someone else.

Example: She appointed her brother as her proxy to vote in the election.

puisne

IPA: /ˈpjuːzni/

KK: /pɪˈzni/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is lower in rank or status compared to others.

Example: In the legal system, a puisne judge may have less authority than a senior judge.

noun

Definition: A person who holds a lower rank or position compared to another, often used to refer to a junior judge.

Example: The puisne judge delivered a ruling on the case.

punish

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To impose a penalty or consequence on someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer for doing something wrong by giving them a punishment or penalty.

Example: The teacher decided to punish the student for being late to class.

punishability

IPA: //ˌpʌnɪʃəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be punished for an action or behavior.

Example: The punishability of certain offenses varies by jurisdiction.

punishable

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to receive a penalty or punishment for an action or behavior.

Example: The crime is punishable by a fine or imprisonment.

punisher

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃər/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who inflicts a penalty or punishment on someone for wrongdoing.

Example: The judge acted as the punisher, ensuring that justice was served.

punishment

IPA: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

KK: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A consequence given to someone for doing something wrong, often involving a penalty or a form of mistreatment.

Example: The teacher decided on a punishment for the students who broke the rules.

punition

IPA: /ˈpjuːnɪʃmənt/

KK: /pjuˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A consequence or penalty given to someone for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.

Example: The teacher decided on a fair punition for the students who were late.

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