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Topic: Law

codetermination

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪʃən/

KK: /koʊˌdɛr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A system where workers and management share decision-making power in an organization, especially regarding policies and governance.

Example: In many countries, codetermination allows employees to have a say in the company's management decisions.

codicil

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.dɪ.sɪl/

KK: /ˈkoʊdɪsɪl/

noun

Definition: A legal document that adds to or changes a will.

Example: She added a codicil to her will to include her new charity.

codicillary

IPA: //ˌkɒdɪˈsɪləri//

KK: /kɒdɪˈsɪlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a document that adds to or modifies a will.

Example: The lawyer explained the codicillary changes made to the original will.

codification

IPA: /ˌkɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /kɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organizing and arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example: The codification of the laws made it easier for citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities.

codifier

IPA: /ˈkoʊdɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈkoʊdɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who organizes and arranges laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example: The codifier worked diligently to ensure that all regulations were clearly defined and accessible.

codify

IPA: /ˈkɒdɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈkɒdɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize or arrange something into a systematic code or set of rules, often used in the context of laws or regulations.

Example: The committee decided to codify the new regulations to make them easier to understand.

coerce

IPA: /kəʊˈɜːrs/

KK: /kɔɪrs/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone do something by using force or threats.

Example: The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime without pay.

coercer

IPA: /kəʊˈɜːsə/

KK: /kɔɪˈɜr sɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who forces someone to do something against their will, often through threats or intimidation.

Example: The coercer used threats to make the victim comply with their demands.

coercible

IPA: /kəʊˈɜːrsəbl/

KK: /kəʊˈɜːrsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be forced or pressured to do something against one's will.

Example: The coercible nature of the agreement made it difficult for the parties to feel secure in their commitments.

coercion

IPA: /kəʊˈɜːʃən/

KK: /kɔˈɜrʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of forcing someone to do something against their will, often through threats or pressure.

Example: The government was accused of using coercion to silence dissent.

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