Definition: A person who argues against or disagrees with something, often in a formal or public way.

Example: The controverter presented strong arguments during the debate.

Definition: Stubbornly refusing to obey rules or authority.

Example: The contumacious student repeatedly ignored the teacher's instructions.

Definition: A stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority, especially in a legal context.

Example: The defendant's contumacy led to a contempt of court charge.

Definition: A professional who helps transfer ownership of property from one person to another, usually involving legal documents and processes.

Example: The conveyancer prepared all the necessary paperwork for the sale of the house.

Definition: The area of law that involves the transfer of property ownership and the legal documents related to it.

Example: She hired a lawyer who specializes in conveyancing to help with the purchase of her new home.

Definition: To declare someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.

Example: The jury decided to convict the defendant after a long trial.

Definition: A person who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a punishment, often in prison.

Example: The convict was sentenced to five years in prison for theft.

Definition: A strong belief or opinion about something, or a legal decision that someone is guilty of a crime.

Example: Her conviction about the importance of education motivated her to become a teacher.

Definition: To bring people together for a meeting or gathering.

Example: The president decided to convoke a special session of Congress to discuss the new law.

Definition: To take or adopt something for one's own use, often without permission or in a way that is not fully transparent.

Example: The committee decided to coopt some of the ideas from the community meeting into their final report.

Definition: The act of taking someone or something into a group or organization, often without their consent or by manipulating the situation.

Example: The committee's cooption of new members was seen as a way to control the decision-making process.