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Topic: Law

bequeathal

IPA: /bɪˈkwiːθəl/

KK: /bɪˈkwiːθəl/

noun

Definition: The act of giving or leaving personal property to someone through a will after one's death.

Example: In her will, she included a bequeathal of her jewelry to her daughter.

bequest

IPA: /bɪˈkwɛst/

KK: /bɪˈkwɛst/

noun

Definition: A gift or legacy that is given to someone through a will after a person has died.

Example: She received a bequest from her grandmother that helped her pay for college.

beset

IPA: /bɪˈsɛt/

KK: /bɪˈsɛt/

transitive verb

Definition: To attack or trouble someone or something from all sides, often causing distress or difficulty.

Example: The town was beset by heavy storms that caused flooding.

bestiality

IPA: //ˌbɛs.tiˈæl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /ˌbɛsˈtiːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The act of having sexual relations between a human and an animal, often considered immoral or illegal.

Example: The topic of bestiality is controversial and raises many ethical questions.

bicameral

IPA: //baɪˈkæmərəl//

KK: /baɪˈkæmərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government that has two separate chambers or branches, especially in a legislature.

Example: The United States has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

biddability

IPA: //ˌbɪdəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈbɪdəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of being easily led or controlled; the extent to which someone or something is obedient or compliant.

Example: The dog's biddability made it easy for the trainer to teach it new commands.

bigamist

IPA: //ˈbɪɡəˌmɪst//

KK: /ˈbɪɡəˌmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is married to two people at the same time, which is illegal in many places.

Example: The bigamist was arrested for marrying another woman while still being married to his first wife.

bigamous

IPA: //bɪˈɡæməs//

KK: /bɪˈɡæməs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of marrying someone while already being married to another person.

Example: He was charged with being bigamous after marrying a second wife without divorcing his first.

bigamy

IPA: //ˈbɪɡəmi//

KK: /bɪgəmi/

noun

Definition: The act of being married to two people at the same time, which is illegal in many places.

Example: He was charged with bigamy after marrying a second wife while still married to his first.

bilateral

IPA: //ˈbaɪləˌtɛrəl//

KK: /ˈbaɪlætərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting two sides or parties equally; often used in contexts like agreements or negotiations.

Example: The two countries reached a bilateral agreement to enhance trade relations.

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