Legal Terms And Concepts

noun a gentle or friendly reproof; a warning or reprimand

adjective admonitory (serving to warn or caution)

• The teacher gave a stern admonition to the students for talking during the exam.
• Mom's admonition to clean my room went in one ear and out the other.
• I got a serious admonition from my boss for being late to work again.
• The dark clouds were an admonition of the storm that was about to hit.

verb to prove or show to be true, genuine, or valid

• It is important to authenticate the identity of all users before granting access to sensitive information.
• Make sure to authenticate your account before logging in to the website.
• I couldn't get into my email because I forgot to authenticate first.
• The artist's signature on the painting helps authenticate its origin and value.

adjective disputatious - inclined to dispute or argue; fond of or causing heated arguments

• The disputatious nature of the debate made it difficult to reach a consensus.
• She's always so disputatious, always arguing about everything.
• I can't stand being around him, he's so damn disputatious all the time.
• The stormy weather matched the disputatious mood of the group.

noun the act of attending a social event without an invitation or without paying

• The security team promptly removed the gate crasher from the exclusive event.
• We had to deal with a gate crasher at the party last night.
• That gate crasher showed up uninvited and caused a scene.
• Negative thoughts can be like gate crashers in your mind, disrupting your peace.

noun friendly or helpful feelings towards others

• The company's reputation for goodwill towards its employees is well-known.
• I appreciate your goodwill in helping me with this project.
• Thanks for the goodwill, dude. You're a real pal.
• The goodwill between the two nations paved the way for successful negotiations.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• When making important decisions, it is crucial to keep in mind all possible consequences.
• Just keep in mind that the store closes at 9pm, so don't take too long shopping.
• Yo, keep in mind that she's not into that kind of music, so don't play it around her.
• As you navigate through life, always keep in mind that your actions have a ripple effect on those around you.

verb to allow something to pass without taking action or making a response

• I cannot let this mistake slide without addressing it.
• I'll let it slide this time, but please be more careful next time.
• I'll just let that slide, no big deal.
• Sometimes it's better to let things slide and not dwell on every little mistake.

noun a written order for the preparation and administration of a medicine or treatment

adjective prescriptive - relating to or characterized by the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method

• The doctor wrote a prescription for the patient to pick up at the pharmacy.
• I need to go get my prescription refilled at the drugstore.
• I scored a new prescription for my allergies from the doc.
• Laughter is the best prescription for a bad day.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'privileged' describes someone who has special rights, advantages, or immunities.

• I am privileged to have the opportunity to work with such talented individuals.
• I feel privileged to be able to attend such an amazing event.
• I'm so lucky to have such a cool job, I feel privileged.
• Being able to travel the world is a privilege that not everyone is fortunate enough to experience.

verb to pay someone for services rendered or work done

• The company promised to remunerate their employees fairly for their hard work.
• I hope they remunerate us well for the overtime we put in.
• I'm gonna need them to remunerate me big time for this gig.
• Kindness and gratitude are forms of remuneration that money can't buy.

noun the state of being older or higher in rank or status than others

• Seniority is an important factor to consider when making decisions in a hierarchical organization.
• In this company, seniority matters when it comes to promotions and benefits.
• Some people think seniority is just a fancy word for being old.
• In the world of politics, seniority can be seen as a currency of power.

noun a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

adjective possessing supreme or ultimate power

• The sovereign nation passed a new law to protect its citizens.
• The sovereign ruler made a decree that everyone must follow.
• The sovereign boss called all the shots in the company.
• The artist felt sovereign over their creative process.

noun a person who is habitually late

adjective showing that someone is slow to act or late in doing something

• The employee was reprimanded for being tardy to work.
• Don't be tardy for the meeting, it's important.
• She's always running late, so we call her 'Tardy Tina'.
• His tardy response to the crisis only made the situation worse.

noun the act of being under the protection, care, or guidance of someone else; mentorship or guardianship

• Under the tutelage of a skilled mentor, the apprentice learned the intricate art of calligraphy.
• She was under the tutelage of a famous chef and learned how to cook delicious meals.
• I'm in the tutelage of my older brother to learn how to skateboard like a pro.
• The young artist considered nature itself to be his greatest tutelage in honing his craft.

adjective not to be explained or accounted for; inexplicable

• The company's finances were in disarray, with many unaccountable expenses.
• I don't know where all my money went last month, it's just unaccountable.
• Her behavior is so unaccountable, it's like she's living in a different reality.
• The mystery surrounding the missing artifacts remains unaccountable.

noun a phenomenon where an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of publicizing it more widely

• The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where attempting to hide or remove information only brings more attention to it.
• Trying to cover up a story just makes it spread more thanks to the Streisand effect.
• The Streisand effect is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
• The Streisand effect is akin to trying to keep a lid on a boiling pot - it just creates more pressure.

noun A property that is adjacent to another property

• The abutter to the north of the property has expressed concerns about the proposed development.
• The neighbor next door, who is also an abutter, is not happy about the new construction.
• The guy living next to us, who's an abutter, keeps complaining about everything.
• In this negotiation, we need to consider the interests of all abutters to reach a fair agreement.

noun a person or entity who accepts payment on behalf of another party in order to honor a financial instrument such as a bill of exchange or promissory note

• The bank appointed an acceptor for honor to ensure that the letter of credit would be honored.
• The bank got someone to accept for honor so that the payment would go through smoothly.
• The bank had a buddy step in as the acceptor for honor to make sure everything went as planned.
• She acted as the acceptor for honor in their group, always stepping up to help out when needed.