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Topic: Law

weaponized

IPA: /ˈwɛpənaɪzd/

KK: /ˈwɛpənˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Made into something that can be used to harm or attack.

Example: The technology was weaponized for military purposes.

verb

Definition: To make something into a weapon or to adapt it for use as a weapon.

Example: The military has weaponized drones for surveillance and combat.

weaponless

IPA: /ˈwɛpənləs/

KK: /ˈwɛpənləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any weapons or tools for fighting or defense.

Example: The soldiers were ordered to approach the enemy weaponless to avoid escalation of violence.

weaponry

IPA: /ˈwɛpənri/

KK: /ˈwɛpənri/

noun

Definition: The study or collection of weapons, including their design and production.

Example: The military invested in advanced weaponry to enhance their defense capabilities.

wiretap

IPA: /ˈwaɪərˌtæp/

KK: /ˈwaɪərˌtæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To secretly listen to or record someone's conversations or communications without their knowledge.

Example: The police decided to wiretap the suspect's phone to gather evidence.

noun

Definition: A device used to secretly listen to or record conversations by connecting to a phone line or other communication system.

Example: The police obtained a warrant to install a wiretap on the suspect's phone.

transitive verb

Definition: To secretly connect a device that listens to or records conversations on a phone line or other communication system.

Example: The police decided to wiretap the suspect's phone to gather evidence.

wiretapper

IPA: /ˈwaɪərˌtæpər/

KK: /ˈwaɪərˌtæpər/

noun

Definition: A person who secretly listens to or records conversations on a telephone or other communication device without the knowledge of the people involved.

Example: The police used a wiretapper to gather evidence in the investigation.

wiretapping

IPA: /ˈwaɪərˌtæpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwaɪərˌtæpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of secretly listening to someone's phone conversations by connecting a device to the phone line.

Example: The police used wiretapping to gather evidence in the investigation.

verb

Definition: The act of secretly listening to or recording someone's conversations, usually without their knowledge, often for legal or investigative purposes.

Example: The police were accused of wiretapping the suspect's phone without a warrant.

withheld

IPA: /wɪðˈhɛld/

KK: /wɪðˈhɛld/

adjective

Definition: Not given or shared; kept back from someone or something.

Example: The information was withheld from the public for security reasons.

verb

Definition: To keep something back or not allow it to be given or shared.

Example: The teacher withheld the test results until all students had completed the exam.

withhold

IPA: /wɪðˈhoʊld/

KK: /wɪðˈhoʊld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To keep something back or not give it to someone.

Example: She decided to withhold her opinion until the meeting was over.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold back or not give something that is expected or needed.

Example: The teacher decided to withhold the test results until all students had completed the exam.

withholder

IPA: /wɪðˈhoʊldər/

KK: /wɪðˈhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that keeps something back or does not give it to someone else.

Example: The withholder of the information refused to share it with the team.

witness

IPA: /ˈwɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪtnəs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To see an event happen, especially a crime or accident, and be able to provide information about it.

Example: I witnessed the accident on my way to work.

noun

Definition: A person who sees or knows about an event, especially a crime or accident, and can provide information about it.

Example: The witness provided important details about what happened during the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To be present at an event or to have personal knowledge of something, often used in legal contexts to describe someone who sees or hears something important.

Example: She was called to witness the signing of the contract.

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