e Hindu Editorial (Between word and intent) – Aug 18, 2021

The disquiet over the absence of adequate debate or discussion in Parliament is quite widespread. Concerned citizens and sections of the Opposition bemoan the evident haste with which laws are pushed through;… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Between word and intent) – Aug 18, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Between word and intent) – Aug 18, 2021:

word (noun) – text, literal interpretation (of the law).
intent (noun) – intention, purpose, scope (of the law).
legislative (adjective) – law-making, policy-making, parliamentary.
flag (verb) – indicate, identify, point out.
disquiet (noun) – worry, uneasiness, distress, concern.
widespread (adjective) – extensive, general/common, prevalent.
concerned (adjective) – worried, anxious, apprehensive.
bemoan (verb) – express regret/sorrow about, complain about, express discontent.
haste (noun) – speed, hurry, urgency, swiftness, rapidity, quickness.
push through (phrasal verb) – to make a plan to put something into use as quickly as possible.
presiding officer (noun) – The Speaker (of the Parliament/Legislative Assembly).
fret (verb) – worry, be anxious, feel uneasy, be distressed, be upset, feel unhappy (about someone/something).
productivity (noun) – efficiency, output.
amidst (preposition) – amid, in the middle of; during.
unruly (adjective) – unrestrained/uncontrollable, undisciplined, troublemaking, disobedient.
carry out (phrasal verb) – conduct, perform, implement, execute, bring about.
in time (phrase) – early enough, punctually, promptly, on time, at the right time, on schedule.
dimension (noun) – aspect, feature, side, element, facet.
discontent (noun) – dissatisfaction, disaffection, disgruntlement, grievances, unhappiness, displeasure.
point out (phrasal verb) – identify, mention, indicate, draw attention to.
ambiguity (noun) – doubtfulness, obscurity, uncertainty, ambivalence, indecision.
lacunae (plural of) lacuna (noun) – a gap/empty space; missing part of something.
description (noun) – explanation, interpretation, narration, portrayal.
state of affairs (phrase) – condition, situation, circumstances.
resonate (verb) – resound, reverberate; evoke some feelings/emotions.
legislation (noun) – body of laws, acts, rules, regulations, statutes.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
brief (adjective) – short, quick, concise, succinct.
mere (adjective) – just, only, minimal.
possibly (adverb) – perhaps, maybe, it is possible.
occasion (verb) – cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, produce.
Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 (noun) – The Bill seeks to dissolve certain existing appellate bodies and transfer their functions (such as adjudication of appeals) to other existing judicial bodies. The Bill replaces a similar Ordinance promulgated in April 2021.
clause (noun) – section, stipulation, requirement, condition, provision.
strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify (a law or regulation).
import (noun) – meaning, essence, purport, message, substance, signification, point/tenor.
observation (noun) – remark, comment, statement, opinion, thought.
mark (verb) – celebrate, observe, honour, pay tribute to, salute, commemorate.
fathom (verb) – understand, comprehend, discern, assimilate, absorb.
throw some light on (phrase) – explain, elucidate, clarify.
enlighten (verb) – explain, describe, brief, give details/ information to; inform, make aware, illuminate.
illuminating (adjective) – informative, enlightening, revealing, explanatory, instructive, helpful.
Industrial Disputes Act (noun) – An Act to make provision for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, and for certain other purposes.
fuller comparative adjective of full (adjective) – comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive, all-inclusive, all-encompassing, all-embracing, in depth.
legislature (noun) – law-making body or governing body; parliament, assembly.
insight (noun) – understanding, awareness, illumination, revelation.
scrutiny (noun) – review, examination, inspection, investigation.
ought (not) to (modal verb) – must (not), should (not).
circumstances (noun) – situation, condition, context.
letter and spirit (phrase) – (adhering to/obeying) both literal interpretation/wording and the spirit/intent/purpose of the law.
stray (verb) – digress, deviate, drift, get sidetracked.
purposive (adjective) – determined, single-minded, purposeful.
interpretation (noun) – explanation, elucidation, clarification, definition.
statute (noun) – act/law, regulation, rule (written & laid down by the legislature).
reliance on (noun) – confidence in, dependence, belief in.
House committees (noun) – The parliamentary (standing & select) committees; They do close examination and investigation of government policies, actions and spending.
extrinsic (adjective) – external, extraneous, outward.
aid (noun) – support, help, assistance.
determinative (adjective) – controlling/guiding, influential, decisive.
102nd Constitution Amendment (noun) – The 102nd amendment deals with the constitutional status of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Article 338B deals with the structure, duties and powers of the commission while 342-A speaks about the power of the Indian President to notify a class as Socially and Educationally Backward (SEBC) and the power of Parliament to alter the central SEBC list.
oust (verb) – remove, dismiss, throw out.
vehemently (adverb) – forcefully, passionately, or intensely.
highlight (verb) – underline, underscore, emphasize.
reflect (verb) – indicate, represent; express, communicate.
impart (verb) – give, provide, communicate, convey.
much-needed (adjective) – needed to a large extent.
proximity (noun) – nearness, presence, closeness.
scrutinise (verb) – examine carefully, inspect; investigate.
Parliamentary Standing Committee/Parliamentary panel (noun) – it is a committee (consisting of Members of Parliament) constituted usually on an annual basis to enable detailed consideration/discussion on all bills (all proposed laws).
parliamentary select committee (noun) – ‘parliamentary select committee’ can be formed for a specific purpose, for instance, to deliberate on a particular bill. Once the Bill is disposed of, that select committee ceases to exist.
elicit (verb) – obtain, bring forth, bring out, extract, evoke.
the executive (noun) – the executive is a branch of government that enforces the law as written by the legislature and interpreted by the judiciary.
civil society (noun) – civil society refers to space for collective action around shared interests, purposes, and values, generally distinct from government and commercial for-profit actors. It refers to a wide array of organizations: community groups, non-governmental organizations [NGOs], labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, and foundations. Civil society – sometimes called the “third sector” (after government and commerce) – has the power to influence the actions of elected policy-makers and businesses.