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Topic: Politics

pursuant

IPA: /pərˈsuːənt/

KK: /pɚˈsuːənt/

adjective

Definition: Following or in agreement with something, such as a rule or law.

Example: The actions taken were pursuant to the new regulations set by the government.

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows or is in accordance with something, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Example: The project was completed pursuant to the guidelines set by the committee.

purview

IPA: /ˈpɜːr.vjuː/

KK: /ˈpɜrˌvju/

noun

Definition: The area or range of responsibility, authority, or knowledge that someone has.

Example: The project is outside the purview of my responsibilities.

pushback

IPA: /ˈpʊʃbæk/

KK: /ˈpʊʃbæk/

noun

Definition: A reaction or response against something, often in the form of resistance or opposition.

Example: The company faced significant pushback from employees regarding the new policy.

putsch

IPA: /pʊtʃ/

KK: /pʊtʃ/

noun

Definition: A sudden and often violent attempt by a group to take control of a government.

Example: The military staged a putsch to seize power from the elected officials.

putschist

IPA: /ˈpʊtʃɪst/

KK: /ˈpʊtʃɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who takes part in a sudden and often violent attempt to overthrow a government.

Example: The putschist led a group of rebels in an attempt to seize power from the current regime.

pyrrhic

IPA: /ˈpɪrɪk/

KK: /ˈpɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a victory that comes at such a great cost to the victor that it is almost tantamount to defeat.

Example: The general's pyrrhic victory left his army weakened and demoralized.

noun

Definition: A type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of two unstressed or unaccented syllables.

Example: The poem uses a pyrrhic to create a soft and gentle rhythm.

qaid

IPA: /keɪd/

KK: /kāid/

noun

Definition: A title used in some Arabic-speaking countries, often referring to a leader or chief.

Example: The qaids of the region gathered to discuss local governance.

quadripartite

IPA: /kwɒdrɪˈpɑːtaɪt/

KK: /kwɑːdrɪˈpɑːrtaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made up of or divided into four separate sections or parts.

Example: The quadripartite agreement was signed by all four countries involved.

quadrumvir

IPA: //ˈkwɒdrəmvɪr//

KK: /kwɑːdrəmˌvɪr/

noun

Definition: A member of a group of four people who work together for a specific purpose or task.

Example: The quadrumvir was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new public building.

quadrumvirate

IPA: /ˈkwɒdrəmˌvaɪrət/

KK: /ˈkwɒdrəmˌvaɪrɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of four individuals who hold power or authority together, often in a political context.

Example: The quadrumvirate made important decisions for the country during the crisis.

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