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Topic: Law

substantiate

IPA: /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

KK: /səbˈstænʧiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide evidence or proof to support a claim or argument, making it more solid or real.

Example: The scientist was able to substantiate her theory with extensive research and data.

substantiative

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəˌtɪv/

KK: /səb'stænʧəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that provides support or evidence for a claim or idea.

Example: The lawyer presented substantiative evidence to strengthen her case.

substantive

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪv/

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a noun or something that has a solid and real existence; not imaginary or subordinate.

Example: The lawyer presented substantive evidence to support her case.

noun

Definition: A word or group of words that acts as a noun in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, 'The cat is sleeping,' the word 'cat' is a substantive.

substitutionary

IPA: /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əri/

KK: /sʌbstəˈtuːʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of replacing one thing with another.

Example: The substitutionary principle in mathematics allows for one variable to be replaced with another.

subsumption

IPA: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of including something under a general category or concept.

Example: In logic, subsumption is important for understanding how specific instances relate to broader principles.

subtenancy

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛnənsi//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛnənsi/

noun

Definition: The situation where a person rents a property from someone who is already renting it from the owner.

Example: After signing the lease, she decided to enter into a subtenancy with her friend.

subtenant

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛnənt//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who rents property from someone who is already renting it from the owner.

Example: The subtenant signed a lease agreement with the main tenant.

subterfuge

IPA: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrˌfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A trick or plan used to hide something or to avoid a difficult situation.

Example: He used a clever subterfuge to avoid answering the question directly.

subvene

IPA: /səbˈviːn/

KK: /səbˈviːn/

verb

Definition: To come or occur in a way that provides assistance or support.

Example: The new policy will subvene the efforts of the community to improve local education.

succession

IPA: /səkˈsɛʃən/

KK: /səkˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A series of people or things that follow one after another in a specific order; it can also refer to the process of inheriting property or rights after someone has died.

Example: The succession of leaders in the organization ensured a smooth transition during the changes.

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