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Topic: Law

subparagraph

IPA: //sʌbˈpɑːrɡrəf//

KK: /sʌbˈpɑːrɡrəf/

noun

Definition: A section of a paragraph that is treated as a separate part, often used in legal or formal documents.

Example: The contract included several subparagraphs detailing the responsibilities of each party.

subpena

IPA: /səˈpiːnə/

KK: /səbˈpiːnə/

noun

Definition: A legal document that orders a person to attend a court proceeding or produce evidence.

Example: The lawyer issued a subpena to the witness to ensure their appearance at the trial.

transitive verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

subpoena

IPA: /səˈpiːnə/

KK: /səˈpiːnə/

noun

Definition: A legal document that orders someone to attend court or produce evidence.

Example: The lawyer issued a subpoena to the witness to ensure their appearance at the trial.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially order someone to attend a court or produce documents.

Example: The lawyer decided to subpoena the witness for the trial.

subreption

IPA: //sʌbˈrɛpʃən//

KK: /sʌbˈrɛpʃən/

noun

Definition: A deliberate act of misrepresenting information by hiding the truth or important facts.

Example: The lawyer accused the defendant of subreption in his testimony, claiming he concealed key evidence.

subrogate

IPA: //sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈroʊɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To replace one person with another in a legal context, especially in terms of rights or obligations.

Example: The insurance company may subrogate its rights to recover costs from the party at fault.

subrogation

IPA: //sʌb.roʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /sʌbrogˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where one person takes the place of another in a legal context, often involving the transfer of rights to collect a debt or damages.

Example: In cases of insurance claims, subrogation allows the insurer to pursue recovery from the party responsible for the loss.

subrule

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌruːl//

KK: /sʌbˌruːl/

noun

Definition: A specific guideline that explains or clarifies a more general rule.

Example: The subrule provided additional details on how to apply the main regulation.

subserve

IPA: /səbˈsɜːrv/

KK: /səbˈsɜrv/

transitive verb

Definition: To help or assist in achieving a goal or purpose.

Example: The new policy will subserve the interests of the community.

subsidiarily

IPA: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrəli/

KK: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is secondary or supportive to something else.

Example: The project was funded subsidiarily by the government, allowing the main initiative to proceed.

subsidiarity

IPA: /səˌbsɪdiˈɛrɪti/

KK: /səbˈsɪdiˌɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The idea that decisions should be made as close to the local level as possible, rather than by a central authority, unless a higher level is more effective.

Example: The principle of subsidiarity is important in ensuring that local governments have the power to make decisions that affect their communities.

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