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Topic: Law

redress

IPA: /rɪˈdrɛs/

KK: /rɪˈdrɛs/

noun

Definition: A way to correct a wrong or provide compensation for an injury or loss.

Example: The organization aims to provide redress for victims of injustice.

transitive verb

Definition: To correct or fix something that is wrong or unfair, often by providing compensation or making amends.

Example: The company promised to redress the issues raised by the customers.

redresser

IPA: /rɪˈdrɛsər/

KK: /rɪˈdrɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person who provides a remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.

Example: The redresser listened carefully to the complaints and promised to take action.

reescalation

IPA: //ˌriːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən//

KK: /riːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of increasing the intensity or seriousness of a situation, often after it has been reduced or calmed down.

Example: The reescalation of tensions between the two countries worried many diplomats.

reestablish

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ//

KK: /riːˈɛstəblɪʃ/

verb

Definition: To bring something back to a previous state or condition after it has been lost or disrupted.

Example: The organization aims to reestablish its presence in the community after the recent changes.

reestablishment

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃmənt//

KK: /riːˈɛstəblɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of establishing something again after it has been removed or lost.

Example: The reestablishment of the old traditions brought the community together.

reform

IPA: /rɪˈfɔːrm/

KK: /rɪˈfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Connected to changes that improve something, especially in a political or social context.

Example: The reform policies introduced by the new government aim to enhance education and healthcare.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make changes in order to improve something.

Example: The government plans to reform the education system to help students succeed.

noun

Definition: A change made to improve something, especially in social or economic conditions, without causing major upheaval.

Example: The government introduced a new reform to improve education standards.

transitive verb

Definition: To make changes to something in order to improve it or correct faults.

Example: The government plans to reform the education system to make it more effective.

reformate

IPA: //rɪˈfɔːrmeɪt//

KK: /rɪˈfɔːrmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance produced during the process of changing hydrocarbons, often used as a step in making fuels like gasoline.

Example: The reformate is essential for improving the quality of gasoline.

reformative

IPA: /rɪˈfɔːrmətɪv/

KK: /rɪˈfɔːrmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to changes that are intended to improve something, especially in a social or political context.

Example: The reformative policies introduced by the government aimed to enhance education and healthcare.

reformatory

IPA: /rɪˈfɔːrməˌtɔːri/

KK: /rɪˈfɔːrməˌtɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Related to making changes or improvements to something, especially to help someone improve their behavior or character.

Example: The reformatory approach focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

noun

Definition: A type of school or institution where young people who have committed crimes are sent to learn better behavior and improve themselves.

Example: After getting into trouble, he was sent to a reformatory to help him change his ways.

reforming

IPA: /rɪˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process in which smaller molecules are combined to create larger ones, often used in the production of fuels and chemicals.

Example: The refining process involves reforming hydrocarbons to improve fuel quality.

verb

Definition: To make changes in order to improve something or correct faults.

Example: The government is reforming the education system to make it more effective.

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