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Topic: Law

deposal

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊzəl/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊzəl/

noun

Definition: The action of removing someone from a position of power or authority, especially in a formal or official manner.

Example: The deposal of the leader was met with protests from his supporters.

depose

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊz/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

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

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

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially in a formal or legal context.

Example: The military decided to depose the leader after the coup.

deposer

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊzər/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊzər/

noun

Definition: A person who removes someone from a position of power or authority, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The deposer presented evidence to support the removal of the official from office.

depositary

IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːzɪtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person or place where something is kept safe or stored, often for others to use or access later.

Example: The bank acts as a depositary for customers' valuables and important documents.

deposition

IPA: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal statement made by a witness, usually recorded for use in a legal case, or the act of placing something down.

Example: The lawyer prepared for the deposition of the key witness in the trial.

depository

IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

noun

Definition: A location where items are stored or kept safe, often for future use or protection.

Example: The bank serves as a depository for valuable items and documents.

depriver

IPA: /dɪˈpraɪvər/

KK: /dɪˈpraɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes away something from someone else, often referring to someone who denies others of their rights or possessions.

Example: The depriver took away the children's toys, leaving them sad and confused.

deputation

IPA: /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɛpjuˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group of people chosen to represent others, often in a formal setting or meeting.

Example: The deputation met with the mayor to discuss community issues.

derecho

IPA: //dəˈreɪkoʊ//

KK: /dɛˈreɪkoʊ/

noun

Definition: A strong windstorm characterized by powerful, straight-line winds, often causing damage and typically associated with rain.

Example: The derecho caused significant destruction across the Midwest, uprooting trees and damaging homes.

deregulate

IPA: /ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove rules or laws that control how something is done, especially by the government.

Example: The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications sector to encourage competition.

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