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Topic: Law

abuse

IPA: /əˈbjuːz/

KK: /əˈbyuz/

noun

Definition: This term refers to harmful or wrongful actions, often involving mistreatment or misuse of power. It can also describe offensive language or physical harm inflicted on someone.

Example: The organization works to prevent child abuse and support victims.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or something in a harmful or cruel way, often by using them wrongly or unfairly. This can include speaking to them in a hurtful manner, causing physical harm, or misusing something.

Example: He was accused of abusing his power as a manager.

abuser

IPA: /əˈbjuːzər/

KK: /əˈbjuːzər/

noun

Definition: A person who mistreats or harms someone else, often in a repeated or harmful way.

Example: The abuser was held accountable for their actions in court.

abut

IPA: /əˈbʌt/

KK: /əˈbət/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be next to or share a boundary with something else.

Example: The two properties abut each other, sharing a common boundary.

transitive verb

Definition: To be next to something or to touch at one end.

Example: The two properties abut each other, sharing a common boundary.

abuttal

IPA: /əˈbʌtəl/

KK: /əˈbʌtəl/

noun

Definition: A piece of land that is next to or touches another piece of land, especially at the edge or boundary.

Example: The property had a beautiful abuttal that overlooked the ocean.

abutter

IPA: /əˈbʌtər/

KK: /əˈbʌtər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that owns a piece of land or property that is next to or shares a boundary with another piece of land or property.

Example: The abutter of the property filed a complaint about the noise from the construction site.

abutting

IPA: /əˈbʌtɪŋ/

KK: /əˈbʌtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is next to or touching another thing.

Example: The abutting properties share a common fence.

verb

Definition: To be next to or have a common boundary with something else.

Example: The two properties are abutting each other, creating a shared fence line.

accede

IPA: //əkˈsiːd//

KK: /əkˈsiːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To agree to a request or demand, or to accept a position or role, often after some time or consideration.

Example: After much deliberation, the committee decided to accede to the proposal.

acceder

IPA: /əˈsiːdər/

KK: /əˈsiːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who agrees to or accepts something, especially in a formal way.

Example: The new member of the committee is an acceder who supports the proposed changes.

accession

IPA: //əkˈsɛʃən//

KK: /ækˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of gaining entry or the right to use something. It can also refer to an increase or addition, especially in terms of property or value.

Example: The accession of new members to the organization has strengthened its influence.

transitive verb

Definition: To add something to a collection or record, especially in a systematic way, such as when a museum includes new items.

Example: The curator is accessioning the newly acquired paintings into the collection.

accessorial

IPA: //əkˈsɛsəriəl//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is additional or supplementary, often serving as an accessory to a main item or concept.

Example: The accessorial role of the assistant was crucial to the project's success.

noun

Definition: A charge or fee that is added to the main cost of a service or product, often for additional services or features.

Example: The shipping company included an accessorial for the extra handling of the fragile items.

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