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Topic: Law

attestor

IPA: /əˈtɛstər/

KK: /əˈtɛstər/

noun

Definition: A person who confirms or verifies something, often by signing a document to show that it is true or valid.

Example: The attestor signed the contract to confirm that both parties agreed to the terms.

attorn

IPA: /əˈtɔrn/

KK: /əˈtɔrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To agree to continue being a tenant of a property after the ownership of that property has changed hands.

Example: After the sale of the building, the tenants decided to attorn to the new owner.

attorney

IPA: /əˈtɜːrni/

KK: /əˈtɜrni/

noun

Definition: A person who is legally allowed to represent others in legal matters and give legal advice.

Example: She hired an attorney to help her with the lawsuit.

attorneyship

IPA: /əˈtɜːrnɪʃɪp/

KK: /əˈtɜrnɪˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of being a lawyer who represents clients in legal matters.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally achieved her attorneyship and began practicing law.

attornment

IPA: /əˈtɔːrn/

KK: /əˈtərn/

noun

Definition: The agreement of a tenant to recognize a new landlord after a transfer of property ownership.

Example: The attornment was necessary for the new landlord to establish their rights over the property.

audit

IPA: /ˈɔːdɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːdɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To review or inspect financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Example: The company will audit its financial statements at the end of the fiscal year.

noun

Definition: A careful review of financial records or accounts to ensure they are correct and accurate.

Example: The company hired an external firm to conduct an audit of its financial statements.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine and check the accuracy of financial records or accounts, often conducted by an independent party.

Example: The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements for accuracy.

auditable

IPA: /ˈɔːdɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈɔːdɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being examined or reviewed for accuracy and compliance, especially in financial contexts.

Example: The company's financial records are auditable, ensuring transparency and accountability.

auditee

IPA: /ɔːˈdiːti/

KK: /ɔːˈdɪti/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that is being examined or evaluated during an audit process.

Example: The auditee provided all the necessary documents for the financial review.

authorisation

IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or act of giving official permission or approval for something.

Example: The authorisation for the project was granted after a thorough review.

authorise

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To give permission or approval for something to happen.

Example: The manager will authorise the budget for the new project.

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