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Topic: Law

deontic

IPA: /diˈɒntɪk/

KK: /diˈɒntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to duties, obligations, or moral responsibilities.

Example: In deontic logic, we analyze the principles of what one ought to do.

deontologist

IPA: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or supports a type of ethics that focuses on rules and duties rather than the consequences of actions.

Example: The deontologist argued that certain actions are morally required, regardless of their outcomes.

dependency

IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

KK: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Example: The project's success is based on the dependency of various teams working together.

depone

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊn/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide evidence or testimony, especially in a legal context.

Example: The witness decided to depone in court about what he saw during the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a formal statement or testimony, especially in a legal context, while under oath.

Example: The witness was asked to depone about what he saw during the incident.

deponent

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a verb that has an active meaning but is expressed in a passive or middle form, often found in certain languages like Latin and Greek.

Example: In Latin, the verb 'amare' can be considered a deponent because it has an active meaning but is conjugated in a passive form.

noun

Definition: A person who gives testimony or evidence, especially in a legal context, often under oath.

Example: The deponent provided crucial information during the trial.

deport

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːrt/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To send someone away from a country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there.

Example: The government decided to deport the individuals who were living there illegally.

deportable

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that can be removed from a country by legal means, often because they do not have the right to stay.

Example: The government has strict laws regarding deportable individuals who violate immigration rules.

deportation

IPA: /dɪˌpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpɔrˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of forcing someone to leave a country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there legally.

Example: The government announced a new policy on deportation for illegal immigrants.

deportee

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːrtiː/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been forced to leave their country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there legally.

Example: The government announced the deportation of several individuals who had overstayed their visas, making them deportees.

deporter

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːrtər/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who forces someone to leave a country, often because they do not have the right to stay there.

Example: The deporter was responsible for ensuring that individuals without legal status were removed from the country.

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