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Topic: Law

bureaucratize

IPA: /bjʊəˈrɒkrəˌtaɪz/

KK: /bjʊəˈrɒkrəˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change an organization or system so that it is controlled by a bureaucracy, which often involves strict rules and procedures.

Example: The new policies will bureaucratize the decision-making process in the company.

burgess

IPA: /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

KK: /ˈbɜr.dʒɪs/

noun

Definition: A person who is a citizen or freeman of a borough in England, or a representative in a legislative body.

Example: The burgess spoke on behalf of the town at the Parliament meeting.

burglar

IPA: /ˈbɜːrɡlər/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who illegally enters a building with the intention of stealing something.

Example: The burglar was caught trying to break into the house at night.

burglarious

IPA: //ˈbɜːɡlərɪəs//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlərɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the crime of breaking into a building to commit theft.

Example: The police are investigating a series of burglarious activities in the neighborhood.

burglariously

IPA: //ˈbɜːɡlərɪəsli//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlərɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to stealing or breaking into a place.

Example: The thief moved burglariously through the darkened house, careful not to make a sound.

burglarize

IPA: //ˈbɜːrɡləraɪz//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

Example: The police arrested him for trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

transitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intention of stealing something.

Example: The police caught the man trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

burglary

IPA: /ˈbɜːɡləri/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləri/

noun

Definition: The act of entering a building or property without permission, usually to steal something.

Example: The police arrested him for burglary after they found him inside the house.

bylaw

IPA: /ˈbaɪlɔː/

KK: /ˈbaɪlɔ/

noun

Definition: A rule or law made by an organization to control its own activities and members.

Example: The committee proposed a new bylaw to improve the organization's governance.

bystander

IPA: /ˈbaɪˌstændər/

KK: /ˈbaɪˌstændər/

noun

Definition: A person who is present at an event but does not take part in it.

Example: The bystander witnessed the accident but did not intervene.

cabotage

IPA: //ˈkæbəˌtɑːʒ//

KK: /ˈkæbəˌtɑʒ/

noun

Definition: The right of a country to control trade or transport within its own coastal waters or airspace, often restricting foreign vessels or aircraft from operating in those areas.

Example: The government implemented strict regulations on cabotage to protect local shipping companies.

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