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Topic: Law

sequester

IPA: /sɪˈkwɛstər/

KK: /sɪˈkwɛstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo a process of isolation or separation, often used in a scientific context.

Example: In certain chemical reactions, substances may sequester to form stable compounds.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something away and keep it separate from others, often for legal reasons or to protect it.

Example: The court decided to sequester the evidence until the trial.

sequestrate

IPA: /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

KK: /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take possession of something, often by legal authority, or to isolate something from others.

Example: The court decided to sequestrate the assets of the company until the investigation was complete.

sequestration

IPA: /sɪˈkwɛstreɪʃən/

KK: /sɪˈkwɛstreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of isolating or separating something, often used in legal or scientific contexts to refer to the seizure of property or the prevention of certain chemical reactions.

Example: The court ordered the sequestration of the assets until the case was resolved.

sequestrator

IPA: /sɪˈkwɛstrətər/

KK: /sɪˈkwɛstrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes control of property or assets temporarily, often to ensure that debts are paid or to manage the property for a specific purpose.

Example: The sequestrator was appointed to manage the estate until the legal issues were resolved.

sergeant

IPA: /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

KK: /ˈsɜr.dʒənt/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a specific rank in the military or police, usually responsible for leading and training lower-ranking personnel.

Example: The sergeant gave orders to the new recruits during their training.

seriatim

IPA: //ˌsɛr.iˈeɪ.tɪm//

KK: /sɛrɪˈeɪtɪm/

adjective

Definition: In a sequential or orderly manner, one after another.

Example: The documents were reviewed seriatim to ensure each was properly considered.

adverb

Definition: In a series or one after another, often used to describe actions or items that follow each other in order.

Example: The committee reviewed the applications seriatim, ensuring that each one received careful consideration.

servitude

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪtjuːd/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪtud/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person is forced to work for someone else and has no personal freedom.

Example: Many people suffered under servitude during the harsh times of slavery.

settle

IPA: /ˈsɛtəl/

KK: /ˈsɛtəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become established in a place or situation, or to come to rest after movement.

Example: After a long journey, we decided to settle in a small town by the river.

noun

Definition: A type of long wooden bench that usually has a high back and may have storage space underneath the seat.

Example: The settle in the hallway was perfect for putting on shoes.

transitive verb

Definition: To resolve or reach an agreement about something, often by making a decision or settling a dispute.

Example: After much discussion, they decided to settle their differences peacefully.

settleable

IPA: /ˈsɛtəbl/

KK: /ˈsɛtələbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be resolved or arranged in a satisfactory way.

Example: The dispute was deemed settleable after both parties agreed to negotiate.

settlement

IPA: /ˈsɛtəlmənt/

KK: /ˈsɛtəlmənt/

noun

Definition: A place where people live or a community that has been established, often in a new area. It can also refer to an agreement reached in legal or financial matters.

Example: The settlers established a new settlement in the valley.

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