Legal Definitions

noun lack of perception, awareness, or judgment

• Blindness is a condition that affects a person's ability to see.
• She was born with blindness in one eye.
• Don't be blind to the truth, open your eyes and see.
• His stubbornness is like a form of blindness, preventing him from seeing other perspectives.

verb to state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something

• In academic writing, it is important to define key terms before delving into the discussion.
• Can you define what 'lit' means in this context?
• I can't believe you don't know what 'flex' means, let me define it for you.
• To me, success is defined by the impact you have on others rather than material wealth.

noun a medium of payment recognized by a legal system

adjective related to or recognized by the law

• In this country, the national currency is considered legal tender for all transactions.
• You can use cash as legal tender to pay for your groceries at the store.
• I always make sure to have enough legal tender on me when I go out with friends.
• Time is the legal tender of relationships, spend it wisely.

noun a person who rents a room or rooms in a house from the owner

adjective lodger (used as an adjective to describe something related to a person renting a room)

• The landlord had to evict the lodger for not paying rent on time.
• I have a lodger staying in my spare room for a few months.
• My lodger is a cool dude, we get along really well.
• His thoughts were like unwelcome lodgers in his mind, refusing to leave.

noun the value assigned to a security when it is issued

• The bonds were issued at par value, meaning they were sold for their face value.
• I bought the shares at par value because I believe they are worth it.
• I snagged these stocks at par value, can't believe my luck!
• Her kindness towards others is truly at par value, unmatched by anyone else.

adjective lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

• The company offers permanent employment contracts to its most valued employees.
• I finally got a permanent job after months of searching.
• I'm looking for a gig that's more long-term, something permanent.
• The impact of the new policy will have a permanent effect on the organization.

noun a person's home; the place where someone lives

• The new ambassador has taken up residence in the official embassy.
• I'll swing by your residence later to drop off the book.
• Let's chill at your residence this weekend.
• His mind found a residence in the world of fantasy novels.

adjective describing something that is not subject to taxation

• Certain items purchased by nonprofit organizations may be nontaxable.
• Hey, did you know that gift cards are nontaxable?
• I love shopping online because most of the time the items are nontaxable!
• Her kindness towards others is like a nontaxable gift that keeps on giving.

noun the use of someone else's personal information without their permission, typically for financial gain

• Identity fraud is a serious crime that involves using someone else's personal information for financial gain.
• I heard that Sarah's bank account was hacked and she became a victim of identity fraud.
• Watch out for scammers trying to pull off identity fraud schemes.
• In a world where social media can blur the lines of identity, protecting yourself from identity fraud is crucial.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The police are investigating a recent hot prowl burglary in the neighborhood.
• Did you hear about the hot prowl burglary that happened last night?
• That hot prowl burglary was so sketchy, man.
• The hot prowl burglary left a trail of fear and unease in its wake.

noun a particular meaning of a word or phrase, especially as contrasted with a related meaning

• The acception of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the employees.
• I'm not sure if the acception of your idea will be approved by the team.
• I doubt the acception of that proposal will fly with the boss.
• The acception of her apology was a turning point in their relationship.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'company' is a noun as it refers to an organization or business entity.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'admitted' is an adjective that describes the company as being accepted or acknowledged.

• The admitted company has a long history of success in the industry.
• The company that got in has been around for a while and knows what they're doing.
• That company made the cut and is now part of the group.
• Being an admitted company is like gaining entry into an exclusive club.