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Topic: Law

trusteeship

IPA: //trʌˈtiːʃɪp//

KK: /trʌˈtiːʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The role or responsibility of managing and overseeing something on behalf of others, often in a legal or official capacity.

Example: The trusteeship of the territory was assigned to a group of nations by the United Nations.

trustor

IPA: /ˈtrʌstər/

KK: /ˈtrʌstər/

noun

Definition: A person who establishes a legal arrangement to manage assets for the benefit of another person or group.

Example: The trustor decided to set up a trust to ensure his children's financial security.

tyranny

IPA: /ˈtɪrəni/

KK: /ˈtɪr.ə.ni/

noun

Definition: A form of government where one person has complete control and power, often used in a cruel or unjust way.

Example: The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator.

ultimatum

IPA: /ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/

KK: /ʌltəˈmeɪtəm/

noun

Definition: A final demand or statement of terms that one party gives to another, which must be accepted or faced with consequences.

Example: The company issued an ultimatum to the workers, stating they must accept the new contract or face layoffs.

ultimogeniture

IPA: /ˌʌltɪmoʊdʒɪˈnɪtʃər/

KK: /ˌʌltɪmoʊdʒɪˈnɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A way of passing on property or titles where the youngest child inherits everything.

Example: In some cultures, ultimogeniture is practiced, allowing the youngest child to inherit the family estate.

unaddressed

IPA: /ˌʌnəˈdrɛst/

KK: /ʌnəˈdrɛst/

adjective

Definition: Something that has not been discussed or resolved, or something that does not have the necessary address on it.

Example: There are many issues in the report that remain unaddressed.

unadjudicated

IPA: /ˌʌn.ədʒʊˈdʒɪ.keɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ʌnədʒʊdɪkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not yet decided or judged in a legal context.

Example: The case remains unadjudicated, leaving the parties in uncertainty.

unalienable

IPA: //ʌnˈeɪliənəbl//

KK: /ʌnˈeɪliənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be taken away or separated from a person; it is a right or quality that is inherent and cannot be surrendered.

Example: The right to free speech is considered an unalienable right in many democracies.

unamended

IPA: //ʌnəˈmɛndɪd//

KK: /ʌnəˈmɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has not been changed or modified in any way.

Example: The contract remained unamended despite the discussions.

unappealable

IPA: /ˌʌnəˈpɪləbəl/

KK: /ʌnəˈpɪləbəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that cannot be challenged or disputed, especially in a legal context.

Example: The court's decision was unappealable, meaning it could not be taken to a higher court for review.

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