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Topic: Law

commonage

IPA: /ˈkɒmənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈkɒmənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A shared area of land where people have the right to graze their animals or use resources collectively.

Example: The farmers in the village have access to the commonage for grazing their sheep.

commutation

IPA: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of exchanging or substituting one thing for another, often used in legal or electrical contexts.

Example: The judge granted a commutation of the sentence, reducing the prison time for the offender.

compel

IPA: /kəmˈpɛl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To force someone to do something or to make something happen by using pressure or influence.

Example: The teacher had to compel the students to complete their assignments on time.

compellable

IPA: /kəmˈpɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be forced or required to do something.

Example: The witness was deemed compellable to testify in court.

compensability

IPA: /kəmˌpɛn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.bəl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to receive payment or compensation for something, often in a legal or financial context.

Example: The compensability of the injury was determined by the insurance company.

compensable

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.bəl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that qualifies for payment or reimbursement, often in the context of injuries or losses that can be compensated.

Example: The worker's injuries were deemed compensable under the company's insurance policy.

compensational

IPA: /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənl/

KK: /kəmˈpɛnseɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes up for a loss or deficiency.

Example: The compensational benefits helped employees feel valued after the changes in the company.

compensative

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.tɪv/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.sə.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Providing something to make up for a loss or to balance out a situation.

Example: The compensative measures helped the workers after the factory closure.

noun

Definition: A term related to compensation, often used in contexts where something is given to make up for a loss or to balance an unfair situation.

Example: The compensative measures taken by the company helped to restore employee morale after the layoffs.

compensatory

IPA: /kəmˈpɛn.səˌtɔːr.i/

KK: /kəmˈpɛn.səˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes up for a loss or deficiency.

Example: The company offered a compensatory bonus to employees who worked overtime.

complainant

IPA: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

KK: /kəmˈpleɪnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a formal complaint, especially in a legal context.

Example: The complainant presented their case in front of the judge.

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