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Topic: Law

restrike

IPA: /rɪˈstraɪk/

KK: /rɪˈstraɪk/

noun

Definition: A coin or medal that is made again using the original design after the first version was created.

Example: The collector was excited to find a restrike of the rare coin.

retaliate

IPA: /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/

KK: /rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To respond to an action, especially a harmful one, by doing something similar in return.

Example: After being insulted, he decided to retaliate by spreading rumors about her.

transitive verb

Definition: To respond to an action or injury by causing harm or doing something unpleasant to the person who caused it.

Example: After being insulted, he decided to retaliate by spreading rumors about her.

retaliation

IPA: /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A response to an action, often involving harm or punishment, usually because of a previous wrong or injury.

Example: The country faced retaliation after it imposed sanctions on its neighbor.

retaliative

IPA: /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɪv/

KK: /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by retaliation, which means responding to an action with a similar action, often in a negative or harmful way.

Example: The country's retaliative measures were aimed at discouraging further aggression from its neighbor.

retaliatory

IPA: /rɪˈtæl.i.əˌtɔːr.i/

KK: /rɪˈtæl.i.əˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions taken in response to harm or injury, often as a way to get back at someone.

Example: The country launched a retaliatory strike after the attack on its borders.

retract

IPA: /rɪˈtrækt/

KK: /rɪˈtrækt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pull back or withdraw something that was previously stated or offered.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he decided to retract his statement.

transitive verb

Definition: To take back something that was said or written, or to draw something back into a place.

Example: The company decided to retract its previous statement after receiving new information.

retracted

IPA: /rɪˈtræktɪd/

KK: /rɪˈtræktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Moved back or withdrawn, especially in reference to something that can be pulled in or retracted.

Example: The cat's claws were retracted when it was relaxed.

verb

Definition: To take back or withdraw something that was previously said or written.

Example: The author retracted his statement after realizing it was incorrect.

retraction

IPA: /rɪˈtrækʃən/

KK: /rɪˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back or withdrawing something that was previously said or written, often in a formal way.

Example: The scientist issued a retraction of her earlier claims after new evidence was presented.

retrial

IPA: //rɪˈtraɪəl//

KK: /riˈtraɪəl/

noun

Definition: A second trial or examination of a legal case or experiment.

Example: The court ordered a retrial to ensure a fair decision was made.

retribution

IPA: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: A form of punishment or compensation given in response to a wrong or injury, often seen as deserved or just.

Example: The criminal faced retribution for his actions in court.

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