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Topic: Law

civilly

IPA: /ˈsɪvəli/

KK: /ˈsɪvəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is polite and respectful, especially in social situations.

Example: They discussed their differences civilly, without raising their voices.

claim

IPA: /kleɪm/

KK: /kleɪm/

noun

Definition: A statement or demand that something is true or that someone has a right to something.

Example: She made a claim for compensation after the accident.

transitive verb

Definition: To say that something is true, often without proof; to take something for oneself, especially in a forceful way.

Example: She decided to claim her prize after winning the contest.

claimable

IPA: /ˈkleɪməbl/

KK: /ˈkleɪməbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be claimed or taken as one's own.

Example: The rewards from the program are claimable after completing the required tasks.

claimant

IPA: /ˈkleɪmənt/

KK: /ˈkleɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A person or group that states they have a right to something, often in a legal context.

Example: The claimant submitted their application for compensation after the accident.

claimer

IPA: /ˈkleɪmər/

KK: /ˈkleɪmər/

noun

Definition: A person who asserts a right or demand, often in a legal context, or someone who claims something as their own.

Example: The claimer submitted their application for the property dispute.

clampdown

IPA: /ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A strong action taken to restrict or control something, often involving new rules or regulations.

Example: The government announced a clampdown on illegal activities in the city.

classified

IPA: /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Organized into specific groups or categories, often for privacy or security reasons.

Example: The government released some information, but much of it remains classified.

noun

Definition: A type of advertisement that is organized with similar ads based on a specific topic or category.

Example: I found a job opening in the classified section of the newspaper.

clawback

IPA: /ˈklɔːbæk/

KK: /ˈklɔːbæk/

noun

Definition: A rule or agreement that allows a party to reclaim money or benefits that were previously given, often due to a mistake or failure to meet certain conditions.

Example: The company implemented a clawback policy to recover bonuses paid to executives who did not meet performance targets.

clemency

IPA: /ˈklɛmənsi/

KK: /ˈklɛmənsi/

noun

Definition: A willingness to be forgiving or to show mercy, especially towards someone who has done wrong.

Example: The judge showed clemency by reducing the sentence for the first-time offender.

clericalism

IPA: /ˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A practice or policy that promotes the authority and influence of religious leaders in government or public affairs.

Example: The government's decision to consult religious leaders on policy matters was seen as an example of clericalism.

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