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Topic: Law

suable

IPA: /ˈsuːəbl/

KK: /ˈsuːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken to court for legal action.

Example: If someone breaks a contract, they may be suable for damages.

subcabinet

IPA: //sʌbˈkæbɪnɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈkæbɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position in government that is lower than the cabinet level.

Example: The discussions were held at the subcabinet level to address specific policy issues.

subcommission

IPA: /sʌb.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/

KK: /sʌbˌkəˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger committee or organization, often created to focus on specific tasks or issues.

Example: The subcommission was formed to address environmental concerns within the larger committee.

subdivision

IPA: /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

KK: /sʌbˈdɪvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A part that is created by dividing something into smaller sections, often used in real estate to refer to a piece of land that has been divided into smaller lots.

Example: The new subdivision has many houses and parks for families.

subdual

IPA: /səbˈduːəl/

KK: /səbˈduːəl/

noun

Definition: The act of overcoming or bringing something under control, often by force or persuasion.

Example: The subdual of the rebellion took several months and required a lot of resources.

subinfeudate

IPA: //ˌsʌb.ɪnˈfjuː.deɪt//

KK: /sʌbɪnˈfjuːdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To grant land or property to another person under a feudal system, allowing them to hold it in exchange for service or payment.

Example: The lord decided to subinfeudate parts of his estate to loyal vassals.

subinfeudation

IPA: /ˌsʌb.ɪnˈfjuː.deɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sʌbɪnˈfjuːdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of a vassal leasing part of their feudal estate to another tenant, who then pays loyalty to the vassal.

Example: The lord allowed for subinfeudation, enabling his vassals to lease portions of their land to others.

subjection

IPA: /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone or something controlled by another person or thing.

Example: The subjection of the people to foreign rule led to widespread unrest.

subjugate

IPA: //ˈsʌb.dʒʊ.ɡeɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈdʒuːɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring someone or something under control or domination, often by force.

Example: The army aimed to subjugate the opposing forces and establish control over the region.

subjugation

IPA: //sʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /sʌbʤəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of bringing someone or something under control or domination, often by force.

Example: The subjugation of the local population led to widespread resentment and rebellion.

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