Supreme Court Upholds Liberty, Reiterates Bail as Rule in UAPA Cases
Vocabulary from this Editorial
declared solemnly or publicly to be true; upheld.
Synonyms: asserted, declared, attested
"The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, upholding the conviction."
stating a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Synonyms: affirming, declaring, maintaining
"She was asserting her right to privacy by refusing to share personal details."
to reduce the force, effect, or value of.
Synonyms: weaken, dilute, diminish
"The company tried to attenuate public criticism by issuing a sincere apology."
(of an agreement or promise) involving an obligation that cannot be broken.
Synonyms: obligatory, compulsory, mandatory
"The contract was legally binding, and both parties had to adhere to its terms."
questions the truth or validity of.
Synonyms: disputes, contests, questions
"The lawyer challenges the witness's credibility by presenting contradictory evidence."
made less confused and more comprehensible.
Synonyms: explained, elucidated, simplified
"The teacher clarified the complex concept with a simple analogy."
the boundaries or limits of a place or situation.
Synonyms: limits, bounds, borders
"He felt restricted within the confines of his small office."
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
Synonyms: detention, imprisonment, care
"After the arrest, the suspect was taken into police custody."
depart from an established course.
Synonyms: stray, diverge, digress
"Pilots must not deviate from the planned flight path without permission."
authoritative orders or principles.
Synonyms: commands, decrees, mandates
"The company operates strictly according to the dictates of corporate social responsibility."
able to be perceived or recognized.
Synonyms: perceptible, observable, noticeable
"There was a discernible change in her attitude after the promotion."
(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
Synonyms: vanish, disperse, scatter
"The morning fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher."
tried hard to do or achieve something.
Synonyms: attempted, strived, sought
"She endeavored to complete the project before the deadline."
done with speed and efficiency.
Synonyms: prompt, swift, rapid
"The company promised an expeditious resolution to the customer's complaint."
covering or affecting a large area.
Synonyms: widespread, broad, comprehensive
"The library has an extensive collection of historical documents."
expressing approval; advantageous.
Synonyms: positive, approving, advantageous
"The committee gave a favourable review of her proposal."
about to happen; impending.
Synonyms: impending, forthcoming, close at hand
"The dark clouds indicated that a storm was imminent."
lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.
Synonyms: unlimited, indeterminate, unspecified
"The project was put on hold for an indefinite period."
(of a person or thing) losing vitality, growing weak or feeble.
Synonyms: suffering, deteriorating, decaying
"The old building has been languishing in disrepair for decades."
(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy, admirable
"Her efforts to help the homeless were truly laudable."
interpreted (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.
Synonyms: misinterpreted, misunderstood, misread
"His silence was misconstrued as arrogance, when in fact he was just shy."
more important than anything else; supreme.
Synonyms: supreme, primary, principal
"Patient safety is of paramount importance in healthcare."
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Synonyms: crucial, central, critical
"The invention of the wheel was a pivotal moment in human history."
based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise.
Synonyms: apparent, evident, self-evident
"There was prima facie evidence to suggest he was involved in the crime."
lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Synonyms: prolonged, extended, lengthy
"The protracted negotiations finally led to a breakthrough."
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.
Synonyms: logic, reasoning, justification
"The rationale behind the new policy was to improve efficiency."
puts right; corrects.
Synonyms: corrects, amends, remedies
"The company rectifies errors promptly to maintain customer satisfaction."
strengthening or supporting (an object or substance), especially with additional material.
Synonyms: strengthening, supporting, bolstering
"The new evidence is reinforcing the prosecution's case."
refused to accept or be associated with.
Synonyms: rejected, disavowed, renounced
"The politician repudiated the accusations as baseless and untrue."
the demanding, difficult, or unpleasant conditions or circumstances.
Synonyms: harshness, severity, austerity
"The soldiers had to endure the rigours of winter training."
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important.
Synonyms: submissive, subordinate, secondary
"The junior employees were subservient to the senior management."
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Synonyms: considerable, significant, sizable
"The project required a substantial investment of time and resources."
emphasized.
Synonyms: highlighted, emphasized, stressed
"The report underscored the need for urgent action to address climate change."
persons who are on trial; persons held in custody awaiting trial.
Synonyms: defendants, accused, prisoners (awaiting trial)
"The new law aims to protect the rights of undertrials."
in a consistent manner; without variation.
Synonyms: consistently, evenly, regularly
"The new policy was applied uniformly across all departments."
not able to be achieved or reached.
Synonyms: impossible, unachievable, unreachable
"For many, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly unattainable."
Phrasal Verbs
to present or propose something for consideration.
"The committee will put forth new recommendations next week."
to abolish or discard.
"The new management did away with the old, inefficient procedures."
to make something less forceful or effective; to dilute.
"The original proposal was so strong, but the committee decided to water it down."
to assume a less important or prominent position.
"Personal ambitions often take a backseat when family responsibilities arise."
to oppose or resist something.
"The activist group is setting itself against the proposed development project."
to sustain or support; to maintain.
"Despite the challenges, their determination is holding up their spirits."
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