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Topic: Law

bankruptcy

IPA: //ˈbæŋkrʌptsi//

KK: /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

noun

Definition: A legal status where a person or organization cannot pay their debts and seeks relief from some or all of their financial obligations.

Example: After struggling with debt for years, the company finally declared bankruptcy.

bannable

IPA: /ˈbænəbl/

KK: /ˈbænəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be prohibited or disallowed, often in a specific context such as rules or regulations.

Example: Certain behaviors on the platform are considered bannable and may result in account suspension.

banned

IPA: /bænd/

KK: /bænd/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed or prohibited by law, rules, or authority.

Example: The use of plastic bags has been banned in many cities to protect the environment.

verb

Definition: To officially or legally prohibit something from being done or used.

Example: The school banned the use of cell phones during class.

baronetage

IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɪtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A group of people who hold the title of baronet, or the rank associated with this title.

Example: The baronetage includes many distinguished families with a long history in the country.

baronetcy

IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɛtsi/

KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtsi/

noun

Definition: The title or rank held by a baronet, which is a hereditary honor in the British nobility, ranking below a baron.

Example: He inherited the baronetcy from his father, becoming a member of the British gentry.

barrable

IPA: /ˈbærəbl/

KK: /ˈbærəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be prevented or blocked from happening.

Example: The entrance was barrable, so we decided to put up a fence.

barrage

IPA: /bæˈrɑːʒ/

KK: /bæˈrɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A strong and continuous attack or flow of something, such as artillery fire, words, or water.

Example: The politician faced a barrage of questions from the reporters after his speech.

transitive verb

Definition: To direct a concentrated attack or a large amount of something at someone or something.

Example: The army decided to barrage the enemy's position with artillery fire.

barrater

IPA: //ˈbærətər//

KK: /ˈbærətər/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in the act of instigating lawsuits or legal actions, often for personal gain or to harass others.

Example: The barrater was known for filing numerous frivolous lawsuits against his neighbors.

barrator

IPA: //ˈbærətər//

KK: /bærˈeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who engages in the illegal act of stirring up disputes or lawsuits, often for personal gain.

Example: The barrator was known for instigating unnecessary legal battles.

barratry

IPA: /ˈbærətri/

KK: /ˈbærətri/

noun

Definition: The act of starting many lawsuits, often without good reason, or the illegal buying and selling of positions in government or church.

Example: The lawyer was accused of barratry for encouraging clients to file unnecessary lawsuits.

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