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Topic: Law

repossess

IPA: /ˌriːpəˈzɛs/

KK: /ˌriːpəˈzɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To take back something that was previously owned, usually because the owner failed to make payments.

Example: The bank had to repossess the car after the owner missed several payments.

repossession

IPA: /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/

KK: /ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking back property or goods that were previously sold or leased, usually because the owner has failed to make payments.

Example: The bank initiated the repossession of the car after the owner missed several payments.

repossessor

IPA: /ˌriːpəˈzɛsə/

KK: /ˌriːpəˈzɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that takes back property or goods that were previously owned, usually because the owner failed to make payments or fulfill a contract.

Example: The repossessor arrived to take back the car after the owner missed several payments.

representation

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of presenting or depicting something, often in a way that shows its likeness or conveys information about it.

Example: The artist's representation of the landscape captured its beauty perfectly.

reprieval

IPA: /rɪˈpriːvəl/

KK: /rɪˈpriːvəl/

noun

Definition: A temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment or a difficult situation.

Example: The judge granted a reprieval to the defendant, allowing more time to prepare for the trial.

reprieve

IPA: /rɪˈpriːv/

KK: /rɪˈpriːv/

noun

Definition: A temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment or difficult situation, often providing relief from something unpleasant.

Example: The judge granted a reprieve to the defendant, postponing the sentence for a month.

transitive verb

Definition: To delay or cancel a punishment or a difficult situation, giving someone a chance to recover or find relief.

Example: The governor decided to reprieve the prisoner, allowing him more time before his execution.

reprimand

IPA: /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

KK: /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

noun

Definition: A serious and formal expression of disapproval or criticism.

Example: The teacher gave a reprimand to the student for being late.

transitive verb

Definition: To criticize someone officially or formally for their behavior or actions.

Example: The manager decided to reprimand the employee for being late to work.

reprisal

IPA: /rɪˈpraɪzəl/

KK: /rɪˈpraɪzəl/

noun

Definition: A response to an injury or wrong, often involving retaliation or revenge, where someone tries to inflict harm in return.

Example: The country launched a reprisal against its neighbor after the attack.

reprobation

IPA: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /rɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something.

Example: The teacher's reprobation of cheating was clear when she gave a stern warning to the class.

reprobatory

IPA: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪtəri/

KK: /rɛprəˈbeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that expresses disapproval or condemnation.

Example: The committee issued a reprobatory statement regarding the unethical practices.

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