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Topic: Law

abeyancy

IPA: /əˈbeɪənsi/

KK: /əˈbeɪənsi/

noun

Definition: A state of temporary inactivity or suspension, where something is not currently in use or being acted upon.

Example: The project is currently in abeyance until further funding is secured.

abeyant

IPA: /əˈbeɪənt/

KK: /əˈbeɪənt/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being inactive or not currently in use.

Example: The project is currently abeyant until further notice.

abidance

IPA: /əˈbaɪdəns/

KK: /əˈbaɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The state of following rules or laws, or the act of staying in a certain place or condition.

Example: His abidance by the rules ensured a fair competition for everyone involved.

ablegate

IPA: //ˈeɪbəlɡeɪt//

KK: /ˈeɪbəlˌɡeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who represents the pope in foreign countries and has important tasks, such as delivering official items to newly appointed cardinals.

Example: The ablegate was sent to deliver the cardinal's insignia during the ceremony.

verb

Definition: To send someone or something to a different place, especially to another country.

Example: The diplomat was able to ablegate the message to the foreign office.

abolish

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

KK: /əˈbɑlɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To put an end to something, especially a law or practice, so that it no longer exists.

Example: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.

abolishable

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃəbl/

KK: /əˈbɑːlɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be ended or canceled.

Example: The law is considered abolishable under the new regulations.

abolisher

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃə/

KK: /əˈbɑːlɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who officially ends or removes a law, rule, or practice.

Example: The abolisher of outdated laws worked tirelessly to reform the legal system.

abolishment

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃmənt/

KK: /əˈbɑlɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of officially ending or getting rid of something, especially a law, system, or practice.

Example: The abolishment of the outdated law was celebrated by the community.

abolition

IPA: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially ending or stopping something, especially a system, practice, or institution.

Example: The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in human rights history.

abolitionary

IPA: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəri/

KK: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of ending a system, practice, or institution, especially in reference to the ending of slavery.

Example: The abolitionary movement sought to end slavery in the 19th century.

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