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Topic: Law

rescindment

IPA: /rɪˈsɪndmənt/

KK: /rɪˈsɪndmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of officially canceling or reversing a decision, agreement, or law.

Example: The rescindment of the policy surprised many employees.

rescission

IPA: /rɪˈsɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˈsɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of canceling or reversing a decision, agreement, or contract.

Example: The company announced the rescission of the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.

rescissory

IPA: /rɪˈsɪsəri/

KK: /rɪˈsɪsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of canceling or rescinding something, often in a legal context.

Example: The rescissory clause in the contract allowed either party to withdraw under certain conditions.

rescript

IPA: //ˈriːskrɪpt//

KK: /ˈriːskrɪpt/

noun

Definition: A formal written order or decree, often issued by a religious authority or government, that provides guidance or answers to specific questions.

Example: The bishop issued a rescript to clarify the church's position on the matter.

verb

Definition: To revise or rewrite something, especially a document or text.

Example: The author decided to rescript the ending of the story to make it more exciting.

resegregate

IPA: //ˌriːˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt//

KK: /riˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/

verb

Definition: To separate or divide something again after it has been integrated or mixed together.

Example: After the experiment, the researchers had to resegregate the samples to analyze them separately.

resettlement

IPA: /rɪˈsɛtəlmənt/

KK: /rɪˈsɛtəlmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of moving a group of people to a new place where they will live.

Example: The government organized the resettlement of families affected by the natural disaster.

residuary

IPA: //rɪˈzɪdʒuˌɛri//

KK: /rɪˈzɪdʒuˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to what is left over after the main part has been taken away or dealt with, especially in legal contexts regarding estates.

Example: The residuary beneficiary will receive the remaining assets after all debts and specific bequests have been paid.

resister

IPA: /rɪˈzɪstər/

KK: /rɪˈzɪstər/

noun

Definition: A person who opposes or fights against something, especially a government or a common action.

Example: The resister organized protests to voice their opposition to the new law.

responsa

IPA: /rɪˈspɒnsə/

KK: /rɪˈspɒnsə/

noun

Definition: A collection of written answers and rulings provided by legal experts in response to specific questions.

Example: The lawyer referred to several responsa to support her argument in court.

restitute

IPA: /ˈrɛstəˌtjuːt/

KK: /ˈrɛstəˌtut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go through the process of returning something to its rightful owner or restoring it to its original state.

Example: After the court's decision, the company had to restitute the stolen funds to the victims.

transitive verb

Definition: To return something to its original state or to give back what was taken away.

Example: The company had to restitute the money to the customers who were overcharged.

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