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Subversion. |
sub·ver·sion səbˈvərZH(ə)n,səbˈvərSH(ə)n/Submit noun the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution. "the ruthless subversion of democra |
Attempt to transform established social order & power structures. |
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Protest |
pro·test noun ˈprōˌtest/Submit 1. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. "the Hungarian team lodged an official protest" synonyms: objection, complaint, exception, disapproval, challenge, dissent, demurral, remons |
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coup d'état |
A coup d'état (/ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ (About this sound listen); French: [ku deta]), also known simply as a coup, a putsch (/pʊtʃ/), golpe de estado, or an overthrow, is a type of revolution, where the illegal and overt seizure of a state by the military or other elites within the state apparatus occurs.[1] |
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Amicus Curiae |
Amicus curiae (friend of court) Amici Curiae (friends of court) -literally, "friend of the court"; —-plural, amici curiae)
is someone who is not a party to a case and may or may not have been solicited by a party, who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case, and is typically presented in the form of a brief.
The decision on whether to consider an amicus brief lies within the discretion of the court.
The phrase amicus curiae is legal Latin.
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Bench trial |
Trial without a jury - judge is only fact finder |
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Capital offense |
Punishable by death |
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Chambers |
Judges office |
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Common law |
Legal system originated in England now used in us Which relies on articulation if legal principles in historical succession of judicial decisions. Common law principals are changed by **legislation ** |
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Complaint |
Written statement that begins civil law suit- when plaintiff details the claims against defendant |
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Counsel |
Legal advice or lawyers in a case |
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Compensatory damages |
Compensatory damages is money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for damages, injury, or another incurred loss. Compensatory damages are awarded in civil court cases where loss has occurred as a result of the negligence or unlawful conduct of another pa |
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Punitive damages |
pu·ni·tive damages nounLAW damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant. |
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De facto |
Self proclaimed — Accepted - not legal Something generally accepted or agreed to without any formal decision in its favor
They never elected him; he became their leader de facto.” From Latin, meaning “in fact.” (Compare de jure.) |
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De jure |
State of affairs in accordance with the law de ju·re di ˈjo͝orē,dā ˈjo͝oˌrā/Submit adverb 1. according to rightful entitlement or claim; by right. synonyms: by right, rightfully, legally, according to the law; rightful, legal "Andrew's seat on the board was taken de jure by his brother" adjective 1. denoting something or someone that is rightfully such. "he had been de jure king since his father's death" |
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subpoena ad testificandum |
subpoena ad testificandum orders a person to testify before the ordering authority or face punishment. The subpoena can also request the testimony to be given by phone or in person. |
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subpoena duces tecum |
subpoena duces tecum orders a person or organization to bring physical evidence before the ordering authority or face punishment. This is often used for requests to mail copies of documents to requesting party or directly to court. |
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Dismissed with prejudice |
civil matter which is "dismissed with prejudice" is over forever. This is a final judgement, not subject to further action, which bars the plaintiff from bringing any other lawsuit based on the claim.
If it is an involuntary dismissal, the judge has determined that the plaintiff has brought the case in bad faith, has failed to bring the case in a reasonable time, has failed to comply with court procedures, or on the merits after hearing the arguments in court. The dismissal itself may be appealed. |
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Dismissed without prejudice |
If the case is dismissed "without prejudice" the lawsuit can be filed again by the plaintiff. Typically before a defendant has answered the suit, or made a motion in the case, a plaintiff may file for "dismissal without prejudice" more easily and may do so for tactical reasons such as filing in a different jurisdiction. As well it is common for plaintiffs to be limited, after filing a voluntary motion to dismiss, to only one additional filing of the suit, after which they may be barred from filing again.[2][3][4] |
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Disposable income |
he money you have left over from your salary after you've paid federal, state, and local taxes is your disposable personal income (DPI), also referred to as your net pay. Disposable income also has economic significance. |
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Record |
Written account of proceedings including all pleadings, evidence, and exhibits submitted in course of case |
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Pro se |
Pro se legal representation (/ˌproʊ ˈsiː/ or /ˌproʊ ˈseɪ/) comes from Latin, literally meaning "on behalf of themselves", which basically means advocating on one's own behalf before a court, rather than being represented by a lawyer. This may occur in any court proceeding, whether one is the defendant or plaintiff in civil cases, and when one is a defendant in criminal cases. Pro se is a Latin phrase meaning "for oneself" or "on one's own beh |
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Pleadings |
In law as practiced in countries that follow the English models, a pleading is a formal written statement of a party's claims or defenses to another party's claims in a civil action. The parties' pleadings in a case define the issues to be adjudicated in the action. |
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Sanction |
sanc·tion ˈsaNG(k)SH(ə)n/Submit noun 1. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. "a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse" synonyms: penalty, punishment, deterrent; More 2. official permission or approval for an action. "he appealed to the bishop for his sanction" synonyms: authorization, consent, leave, permission, authority, warrant, license, dispensation, assent, acquiescence, agreement, approval, approbation, endorsement, accreditation, ratification, validation, blessing, imprimatur; More verb 1. give official permission or approval for (an action). "only two treatments have been sanctioned by the Food and Drug Administration" synonyms: authorize, permit, allow, warrant, accredit, license, endorse, approve, accept, back, support; informalOK "the rally was sanctioned by the government" 2. impose a sanction or penalty on. synonyms: punish, discipline someone for "the penalties available to sanction crime" Feed |
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Standard of proof civil |
. In civil court, aggravating circumstances also only have to be proven by a preponderance of the evidence, as opposed to beyond reasonable doubt (as they do in criminal court). |
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Statue of limitations |
A statute of limitations is a law which sets the maximum time that parties have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of an alleged offense. ... However, cases involving serious crimes like murder typically have no maximum time period under a statute of limitations. |
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Subpoena |
A subpoena is a document that requires its recipient to appear in court as a witness. If you receive a subpoena, it doesn't mean you've done anything wrong; it just means you may have information that's needed by the court. Subpoena can also be a verb: You can subpoena someone by giving them a subpoena. |
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Testimony |
a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law. synonyms: evidence, sworn statement, attestation, affidavit; More evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something. "his blackened finger was testimony to the fact that he had played in pain" synonyms: testament to, proof of, evidence of, attestat |
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VoiR Dire |
Voir dire. French for "to speak the truth." The process through which potential jurors from the venire are questioned by either the judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability for jury service. Also the preliminary questioning of witnesses (especially experts) to determine their competence to testify. |
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Writ |
Court order directing a person to take or refrain from a certain act A writ is a document or an order from a higher court that directs a lower court or a government official to take some kind of action. In any given trial, a defendant may appeal a case to the next higher appellate body only once, but the defendant may file multiple writs in that same trial.
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Docket |
A docket in the United States is the official summary of proceedings in a court of law.[1][2] In the United Kingdom in modern times it is an official document relating to delivery of something,[2] with similar meanings to these two elsewhere. In the late nineteenth century the term referred to a large folio book in which clerks recorded all filings and court proceedings for each case,[3] although use has been documented since 1485.[4][5] |
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Pro teM |
Pro tempore (/ˌproʊ ˈtɛmpəri, -eɪ/), abbreviated pro tem or p.t.,[1][2] is a Latin phrase which best translates to "for the time being" in English. This phrase is often used to describe a person who acts as a locum tenens (placeholder) in the absence of a superior, such as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, who acts in place of the President of the United States Senate, the Vice President of the United States.
Legislative bodies can have one or more pro tempore for the presiding officer. These positions ostensibly go to legislators experienced in floor debate who are familiar with the content and application of relevant rules and precedents and who have a reputation for fairness among their |
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Equity |
Stock. In accounting, equity (or owner's equity) is the difference between the value of the assets and the value of the liabilities of something owned. It is governed by the following equation:
Equity = Assets − Liabilities {\displaystyle {\text{Equity}}={\text{Assets}}-{\text{Liabilities}}} For example, if someone owns a car worth $15,000 (an asset), but owes $5,000 on a loan against that car (a liability), the car represents $10,000 of equity. Equity can be negative if liabilities exceed assets. |
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Ex parte |
Ex parte /ˌɛks ˈpɑːrtiː/ is a Latin legal term meaning "from (by or for) [the/a] party." An ex parte decision is one decided by a judge without requiring all of the parties to the controversy to be present. In Australian, Canadian, U.K., South African, Indian and U.S. legal doctrines, ex parte means a legal proceeding brought by one person in the absence of and without representation or notification of other parties. It is also used more loosely to refer to improper unilateral contacts with a court, arbitrator, or represented party without notice to the other party or counsel for that party. |
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Exculpatory evidence |
Exculpatory evidence is evidence favorable to the defendant in a criminal trial that exonerates or tends to exonerate the defendant of guilt. It is the opposite of inculpatory evidence, which tends to prove guilt. |
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Incubatory evidence |
Inculpatory evidence is evidence that shows, or tends to show, a person's involvement in an act, or evidence that can establish guilt. In criminal law, the prosecution has a duty to provide all evidence to the defense, whether it favors the prosecution's case or the defendant's case. Evide |
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Jurisprudence |
In the United States jurisprudence commonly means the philosophy of law. Legal philosophy has many aspects, but four of them are the most common: The first and the most prevalent form of jurisprudence seeks to analyze, explain, classify, and criticize entire bodies of law. |
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Lawsuit |
A lawsuit is any proceeding by a party or parties against another in a court of law. Sometimes, the term "lawsuit" is in reference to a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. Wikipedia |
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Mistrial |
There are several reasons that a judge might declare a mistrial, including a hung jury, which is when the jury can't come to a unanimous decision. There might also be misconduct by an attorney, or improperly introduced evidence. A mistrial usually means having to start all over again. |
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peremptory challenge |
In English and American law, the right of peremptory challenge is a right in jury selection for the attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason. |
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Placate |
pla·cateˈplākāt/verbmake (someone) less angry or hostile."they attempted to placate the students with promises"synonyms:pacify, calm, appease, mollify, soothe, win over, conciliate, propitiate, make peace with, humor"John did his best to placate her"
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Proposition |
prop·o·si·tionˌpräpəˈziSH(ə)n/noun1. 1. a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion."the proposition that all men are created equal"synonyms:theory, hypothesis, thesis, argument, premise, principle, theorem, concept, idea, statement vi·a·ble
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Sadist |
ˈsādist/noun1. a person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
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Contrition |
noun: contrition1. the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.synonyms:remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, penitence, sorrow, sorrowfulness, regret, ruefulness, pangs of conscience; Moreo (in the Roman Catholic Church) the repentance of past sins during or after confession."prayers of contrition" Accepted her contrition - apology
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Encumbrance |
en·cum·branceinˈkəmb(ə)rəns,enˈkəmb(ə)rəns/nounplural noun: encumbrances1. a burden or impediment.synonyms:hindrance, obstruction, obstacle, impediment, constraint, handicap, inconvenience, nuisance, disadvantage, drawback; More
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Inviolable |
in·vi·o·la·bleinˈvīələbəl/adjective1. never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored."an inviolable rule of chastity"
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Auxiliary |
aux·il·ia·ryôɡˈzilyərē,ôɡˈzil(ə)rē/adjective1. 1. providing supplementary or additional help and support."auxiliary airport staff"synonyms:additional, supplementary, supplemental, extra, spare, reserve, backup, emergency, fallback, other More
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Provoke |
pro·vokeprəˈvōk/verbstimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone."the decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations"synonyms:arouse, produce, evoke, cause, give rise to, occasion, call forth, elicit, induce, excite, spark off, touch off, kindle, generate, engender, instigate, result in, lead to, bring on, precipitate, prompt, trigger; literarybeget"the plan has provoked outrage"stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them."a teacher can provoke you into working harder"synonyms:goad, spur, prick, sting, prod, egg on, incite, rouse, stir, move, stimulate, motivate, excite, inflame, work/fire up, impel"she was provoked into replying"deliberately make (someone) annoyed or angry."Rachel refused to be provoked"synonyms:annoy, anger, incense, enrage, irritate, infuriate, exasperate, madden, nettle, get/take a rise out of, ruffle, ruffle someone's feathers, make someon
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Inquisition |
in·qui·si·tionˌinkwiˈziSH(ə)n/noun1. a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation."she relented in her determined inquisition and offered help"synonyms:interrogation, questioning, quizzing, cross-examination; More2. an ecclesiastical tribunal established by Pope Gregory IX c. 1232 for the suppression of heresy. It was active chiefly in northern Italy and southern France, becoming notorious for the use of torture. In 1542 the papal Inquisition was re-established to combat Protestantism, eventually becoming an organ of papal government.
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Propitious |
pro·pi·tiousprəˈpiSHəs/adjective1. giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable."the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious"synonyms:favorable, auspicious, promising, providential, advantageous, optimistic, bright, rosy, heaven-sent, hopeful; More
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Indifferent |
in·dif·fer·entinˈdif(ə)rənt/adjective1. having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned."they all seemed indifferent rather than angry"synonyms:unconcerned, uninterested, uncaring, casual, nonchalant, offhand, uninvolved, unenthusiastic, apathetic, lukewarm, phlegmatic, blasé, insouciant; More2. neither good nor bad; mediocre."attempts to distinguish between good, bad, and indifferent work"synonyms:mediocre, ordinary, average, middling, middle-of-the-road, uninspired, undistinguished, unexceptional, unexciting, unremarkable, run-of-the-mill, pedestrian, prosaic, lackluster, forgettable, amateur, amateurish; More
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Exacerbate |
ex·ac·er·bateiɡˈzasərˌbāt/verbmake (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse."the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem"synonyms:aggravate, worsen, inflame, compound; More
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Circumvent |
cir·cum·ventˌsərkəmˈvent/verbfind a way around (an obstacle).synonyms:avoid, get around, get past, evade, bypass, sidestep, dodge; informalduck"the checkpoints were easy to circumvent"overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way."I found it quite easy to circumvent security"synonyms:avoid, get around, get past, evade, bypass, sidestep, dodge; informalduck"the checkpoints were easy to circumvent"archaicdeceive; outwit."he's circumvented her with some of his stories"synonyms:avoid, get around, get past, evade, bypass, sidestep, dodge; informalduck"the checkpoints were easy to circumvent"
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Preclude |
pre·cludeprəˈklo͞od/verbpast tense: precluded; past participle: precludedprevent from happening; make impossible."the secret nature of his work precluded official recognition"synonyms:prevent, make it impossible for, rule out, stop, prohibit, debar, bar, hinder, impede, inhibit, exclude"his difficulties preclude him from leading a normal life"(of a situation or condition) prevent someone from doing something."his difficulties preclude him from leading a normal life"
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Edifying |
ed·i·fy·ingˈedəˌfīiNG/adjectiveproviding moral or intellectual instruction."edifying litera
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Augment |
aug·mentverbôɡˈment/1. make (something) greater by adding to it; increase."he augmented his summer income by painting houses"synonyms:increase, add to, supplement, build up, enlarge, expand, extend, raise, multiply, swell, grow; MorenounLINGUISTICS
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Culpability |
cul·pa·bil·i·tyˌkəlpəˈbilədē/nounresponsibility for a fault or wrong; blame."a level of moral culpability"synonyms:guilt, blame, fault, responsibility, accountability, liability, answerability
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Bureaucrat |
bu·reau·cratˈbyo͝orəˌkrat/nounplural noun: bureaucratsan official in a government department,
in particular one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people's needs.synonyms:official, officeholder, administrator, public servant, civil servant, functionary; |
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Nomenclature |
no·men·cla·tureˈnōmənˌklāCHər/nounthe devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.the body or system of
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Restrictive |
confining, limiting, containing with in defined bounds.
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Expansive |
ex·pan·siveikˈspansiv/adjective1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging."deep, expansive canyons"synonyms:extensive, sweeping, rolling More
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Digress |
Dictionarydi·gressdīˈɡres/verbleave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing."I have digressed a little from my original plan"synonyms:deviate, go off on a tangent, get off the subject, get sidetracked, lose the thread, turn aside/away, depart, drift, stray, wander"I have digressed from the original plan"
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Self depricating |
: tending or serving to disparage or undervalue oneself self-deprecating humorHe is far too self-deprecating … to assume the persona of a celebrity. —Eve MacSweeney
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Quid pro quo |
In cases of "Quid Pro Quo" business contracts, the term takes on a negative connotation because major corporations often cross ethical boundaries in order to enter into these very valuable, mutually beneficial, agreements with other major big businesses. In these deals, large sums of money are often at play and can consequently lead to promises of exclusive partnerships indefinitely or promises of distortion of economic reports, for example.[2][3]
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Legislation |
leg·is·la·tionˌlejəˈslāSH(ə)n/nounlaws, considered collectively."tax legislation"synonyms:law(s), body of laws, rules, rulings, regulations, acts, bills, statutes, enactments, ordinances"pushing for stronger kTZulu
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Extrapolate |
Event forecasting based on current set of conditions assumed verb extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. |
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Apathetic |
ap·a·thet·icˌapəˈTHedik/adjectiveshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern."apathetic slackers who don't vote"synonyms:uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, unmoved, uninvolved, disinterested, unemotional, emotionless, dispassionate, lukewarm, unmotivated, halfhearted; More
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Depraved |
de·praveddəˈprāvd/adjectivemorally corrupt; wicked."a depraved indifference to human life"synonyms:corrupt, perverted, deviant, degenerate, debased, immoral, unprincipled; More
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Degenerate |
de·gen·er·ateadjectivedəˈjen(ə)rət/1. having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline."a degenerate form of a higher civilization"synonyms:debased, degraded, corrupt, impure; formalvitiated"a degenerate form of classicism"2. technicallacking some property, order, or distinctness of structure previously or usually present, in particular.synonyms:corrupt, decadent, dissolute, dissipated, debauched, reprobate, profligate; MoreMATHEMATICSrelating to or denoting an example of a particular type of equation,
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Diabolical |
di·a·bol·i·calˌdīəˈbälək(ə)l/adjectivebelonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil."his diabolical cunning"synonyms:devilish, fiendish, satanic, demonic, demoniacal, hellish, infernal, evil, wicked, ungodly, unholy"his diabolical plans"
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Abhorrent |
ab·hor·rentabˈhôrənt,abˈhärənt/adjectiveinspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant."racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all"synonyms:detestable, hateful, loathsome, despicable, abominable, execrable, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible"he continued to find war morally ab
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Reprehensible |
rep·re·hen·si·bleˌreprəˈhensəb(ə)l/adjectivedeserving censure or condemnation."his complacency and reprehensible laxity"synonyms:deplorable, disgraceful, discreditable, despicable, blameworthy, culpable, wrong, bad, shameful, dishonorable, objectionable, opprobrious, repugnant, inexcusable, unforgivable, indefensible, unjustifiable; Moreantonyms:praiseworthy
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Abomniable |
a·bom·i·na·bleəˈbäm(ə)nəb(ə)l/adjectivecausing moral revulsion."the uprising was suppressed with abominable cruelty"synonyms:loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious, obnoxious, despicable, contemptible, damnable, diabolical; Moreantonyms:good, admirablevery bad or unpleasant."a cup of abominable tea"
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Exceptional |
ex·cep·tion·alˌikˈsepSH(ə)n(ə)l/adjectiveunusual; not typical."crimes of exceptional callousness and cruelty"synonyms:unusual, uncommon, abnormal, atypical, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, rare, unprecedented, unexpected, surprising; Moreantonyms:normal, usualunusually good; outstanding."a pepper offering exceptional flavor and juiciness"synonyms:outstanding, extraordinary, remarkable, special, excellent, phenomenal, prodigious;
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Unprecedented |
un·prec·e·dent·edˌənˈpresədən(t)əd/adjectivenever done or known before."the government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence"synonyms:unheard of, unknown, new, novel, groundbreaking, revolutionary, pioneering, epoch-making; More
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Pioneer |
Dictionarypi·o·neer·ingˌpīəˈniriNG/adjectiveinvolving new ideas or methods."his pioneering work on consciousness"
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Exemplary |
ex·em·pla·ryiɡˈzemplərē/adjective1. serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind."an award for exemplary community service"synonyms:perfect, ideal, model, faultless, flawless, impeccable, irreproachable; More2. (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent."exemplary sentencing may discourage the ultraviolent minority"synonyms:deterrent, cautionary, warning, admonitory; raremonitory"exemplary jail sentences"
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Impeccable |
im·pec·ca·bleimˈpekəb(ə)l/adjective(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless."a man of impeccable character"synonyms:flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, immaculate, pristine, stainless, perfect, exemplary; Moreantonyms:imperfect, sinfulTHEOLOGYrare
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Exorbitant |
ex·or·bi·tantiɡˈzôrbəd(ə)nt/adjective(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high."the exorbitant price of tickets"synonyms:extortionate, excessively high, excessive, prohibitive, outrageous, unreasonable, inflated, unconscionable, huge, enormous; Moreantonyms:reasonable
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Inflated |
in·flat·edinˈflādəd/adjective1. distended through being filled with air or gas."a partially inflated balloon"2. excessively or unreasonably high."inflated salaries"exaggerated."you have a very inflated opinion of your worth"synonyms:high-flown, extravagant, exaggerated, elaborate, flowery, ornate, overblown, overwrought, grandiloquent, magniloquent, lofty, grandiose; More
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Grandiose |
gran·di·oseˈɡrandēˌōs,ˌɡrandēˈōs/adjectiveimpressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so."the court's grandiose facade"synonyms:magnificent, impressive, grand, imposing, awe-inspiring, splendid, resplendent, majestic, glorious, elaborate; Moreantonyms:humble, unimpressiveexcessively grand or ambitious."grandiose plans to reform the world"synonyms:ambitious, bold, overambitious, extravagant, high-flown, flamboyant; informalover the top
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Immense |
im·menseiˈmens/adjectiveextremely large or great, especially in scale or degree."the cost of restoration has been immense"synonyms:huge, vast, massive, enormous, gigantic, colossal, great, very large/big, monumental, towering, tremendous; Moreantonyms:tiny
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Monumental |
mon·u·men·talˌmänyəˈmen(t)l/adjectivegreat in importance, extent, or size."it's been a monumental effort"synonyms:huge, great, enormous, gigantic, massive, colossal, mammoth, immense, tremendous, mighty, stupendous Moreof or serving as a monument."additional details are found in monumental inscriptions"
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Colossal |
co·los·salkəˈläsəl/adjectiveextremely large."a colossal amount of mail"synonyms:huge, massive, enormous, gigantic, giant, mammoth, vast, immense, monumental, prodigious, mountainous, titanic, towering, king-size(d), economy-size(d); Moreantonyms:tinyARCHITECTURE(of a giant order) having more than one story of columns.
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Vast |
Dictionaryvastvast/adjective1. of very great extent or quantity; immense."a vast plain of buffalo grass"synonyms:huge, extensive, expansive, broad, wide, sweeping, boundless, immeasurable, limitless, infinite; Morenounarchaic1. an immense space.
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Extensive |
ex·ten·siveikˈstensiv/adjective1. covering or affecting a large area."an extensive garden"synonyms:large, large-scale, sizable, substantial, considerable, ample, expansive, great, vast"a mansion with extensive grounds"large in amount or scale."an extensive collection of silver"synonyms:comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive; More2. (of agriculture) obtaining a relatively small crop from a large area with a minimum of attention and expense."extensive farming techniques"
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Infinite |
in·fi·niteˈinfənət/adjective1. limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate."the infinite mercy of God"synonyms:boundless, unbounded, unlimited, limitless, never-ending, interminable; More2. GRAMMARanother term for nonfinite.noun
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Alluring |
al·lur·ingəˈlo͝oriNG/adjectivepowerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive."the town offers alluring shops and restaurants"
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Magnetism |
mag·net·ismˈmaɡnəˌtizəm/noun1. a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.2. the ability to attract and charm people."his personal magnetism attracted men to the brotherhood"synonyms:allure, attraction, fascination, appeal, draw, drawing power, pull, charm, enchantment, seductiveness, magic, spell, charisma; More
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Charisma |
cha·ris·makəˈrizmə/noun1. compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others."she enchanted guests with her charisma"synonyms:charm, presence, personality, force of personality, strength of character; More2. a divinely conferred power or talent.
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Gambit |
gam·bitˈɡambət/nouna device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage."his resignation was a tactical gambit"synonyms:stratagem, scheme, plan, tactic, maneuver, move, course/line of action, device; More(in chess) an opening in which a player makes a sacrifice, typically of a pawn, for the sake of some compensating advantage.
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Tactic |
tac·ticˈtaktik/nounan action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.synonyms:strategy, scheme, stratagem, plan, maneuver; Morethe art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy.synonyms:strategy, policy, campaign, battle plans, game plans, maneuvers, logistics; More
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Proxy |
prox·yˈpräksē/noun1. the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting."they may register to vote by proxy"synonyms:deputy, representative, substitute, delegate, agent, surrogate, stand-in, attorney, go-between"I am here to vote as Mrs. Carlson's proxy"a person authorized to act on behalf of another.
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Delegate |
del·e·gatenounˈdeləɡət/1. a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.synonyms:representative, envoy, emissary, commissioner, agent, deputy, commissary; Morea member of a committee.verb
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Kismet |
kis·metˈkizmit,-ˌmet/noundestiny; fate."what chance did I stand against kismet?"
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Fate |
fatefāt/noun1. the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power."fate decided his course for him"synonyms:destiny, providence, the stars, chance, luck, serendipity, fortune, kismet, karma"what has fate in store for me?"
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Malignant |
ma·lig·nantməˈliɡnənt/adjective1. malevolent."in the hands of malignant fate"synonyms:spiteful, malicious, malevolent, evil-intentioned, vindictive, vengeful, malign, mean, nasty, hurtful, mischievous, wounding, cruel, unkind; More2. (of a disease) very virulent or infectious.synonyms:virulent, very infectious, invasive, uncontrollable, dangerous, deadly, fatal, incurable, life-threatening
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