Fear of forfeiture – The Hindu (Mar 03 2018)

Fear of forfeiture – The Hindu (Mar 03 2018)

Given the apparent ease with which economic offenders flee India and cock a snook at the banking and judicial systems, the proposed law to seize their wealth is undoubtedly a welcome measure. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-1 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. forfeiture (noun) – confiscation, loss, denial/giving up (a property or a right as a result of violating legality).
2. fugitive (adjective) – fleeting, transient/transitory, momentary.
3. confiscation (noun) – seizure, appropriation, taking away.
4. apparent (adjective) – clear, visible, recognizable.
5. flee (verb) – run away, take flight, escape.
6. cock a snook (phrase) – showing contempt/lack of respect for someone.
7. disquiet (noun) – unease, worry, anxiety/distress.
8. impunity (noun) – immunity, indemnity, exemption from punishment.
9. fraudster (noun) – a person who engages in fraud , especially in business dealings.
10. climes (noun) – a region; town, city.
11. ride on (phrasal verb) – depend on.
12. deterrent (adjective) – relating to something which is aimed/intended to deter (stop/prevent) something else.
13. shortcomings (noun) – fault, flaw, imperfection/defect.
14. provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
15. proclaimed (adjective) – announced, declared, trumpeted.
16. trafficker (noun) – a person who deals or trades something illegally.
17. narcotic (noun) – drugs.
18. proceedings (noun) – (legal case/suit) activities, affairs, happenings.
19. deem (verb) – regard as, consider,  judge.
20. draconian (adjective) – harsh, severe, stringent.
21. recoup (verb) – get back, regain, recover (something lost).
22. pay off (phrasal verb) – pay in full, settle/clear debt in full.
23. proceeds (noun) – profits, takings, earnings.
24. infirmity (noun) – weakness, uncertainty, inconstancy.
25. enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
26. ratify (verb) – approve, sanction, certify/validate.
27. envisage (verb) – foresee, predict; contemplate/envision.
28. flight (noun) – escape, fleeing, running away/absconding.
29. cease (verb) – halt, stop, terminate.
30. window (noun) – opportunity, interval, (suitable) time.
31. impartially (adverb) – fairly, equitably, unbiasedly.

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