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Topic: Law

commandeer

IPA: /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

KK: /kɑːmənˈdɪr/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of something, especially for military purposes, often without permission.

Example: The officer decided to commandeer the vehicle to transport the injured soldiers.

commensurate

IPA: /kəˈmɛn.sə.rɪt/

KK: /kəˈmɛn.sə.rɪt/

adjective

Definition: Equal in size, amount, or degree; matching or corresponding to something else.

Example: Her salary is commensurate with her experience and skills.

commination

IPA: /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /kəˈmɪnəˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal statement that condemns or criticizes someone or something.

Example: The commination issued by the council was aimed at those who violated the rules.

comminatory

IPA: /kəˈmɪnəˌtɔri/

KK: /kəˈmɪnəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a warning or threat, especially in a formal or legal context.

Example: The comminatory nature of the letter made it clear that legal action would follow if the demands were not met.

commissarial

IPA: /kəˈmɪsəˌrɪəl/

KK: /kəˈmɪsəˌrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person or office that provides supplies or services, especially in a military or governmental context.

Example: The commissarial duties included overseeing the distribution of food and equipment to the troops.

commissariat

IPA: /kəˈmɪsəˌræt/

KK: /kəˈmɪsəˌræt/

noun

Definition: A department or organization responsible for supplying food and other necessary resources to military forces.

Example: The commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough food and supplies during the campaign.

commissioner

IPA: /kəˈmɪʃənər/

KK: /kəˈmɪʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization, often responsible for overseeing a specific area or department.

Example: The commissioner announced new policies to improve public safety.

committable

IPA: /kəˈmɪtəbl/

KK: /kəˈmɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be carried out or executed; something that can be committed to action or belief.

Example: The plan is committable, meaning we can proceed with it confidently.

committal

IPA: /kəˈmɪtəl/

KK: /kəˈmɪtəl/

noun

Definition: The act of committing someone or something to a particular place, position, or responsibility.

Example: The committal of the assets to the trust was completed last week.

committee

IPA: /kəˈmɪti/

KK: /kəˈmɪti/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are chosen to work together on a specific task or to make decisions about something.

Example: The committee met to discuss the new policy changes.

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