Eliminate torture – The Hindu (Nov 30, 2017)

Eliminate torture – The Hindu (Nov 30, 2017)

Enacting a law prohibiting torture is both a moral imperative and a pragmatic necessity. The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it is seriously considering…. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. torture (noun) – infliction of pain, torment; harsh treatment/punishment.
2. standalone (adjective) – separate, unconnected, self-contained; A thing that can perform its intended operation without any assistance.
3. prohibit (verb) – forbid, ban, bar/veto.
4. imperative (noun) – necessary condition, essential, requirement.
5. pragmatic (adjective) – empirical, realistic/actual, practical.
6. ratify (verb) – give consent (to agreement) or make agreement official; authorize, approve.
7. convention (noun) –  agreement, accord, pact.
8. perpetrator (noun) – some one who does immoral, harmful and illegal activities.
9. dispose (of) (verb) – throw away/out, get rid of, discard.
10. inhuman (adjective) – cruel, harsh/severe, brutal/savage.
11. extradition (noun) – deportation, expulsion, banishment.
12. accede (verb) – agree to, accept/endorse, surrender to.
13. on the ground (phrase) – in a situation/place where things are happening really/practically.
14. chronic (adjective) – long-lasting, constant, continuing.
15. implications (noun) – consequence/result ramification, repercussion.
16. prevalent (adjective) – widespread, usual/common, ubiquitous.
17. confess (verb) – acknowledge, admit, affirm.
18. pointer (noun) – indication/hint, signal, evidence.
19. lapse (verb) – expire, void, invalid.
20. inflict (verb) – cause, administer to; impose.
21. lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, stipulate, frame.

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