The Hindu Editorial (Beyond talaq) – Aug 01, 2019
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- non-sectarian (adjective) – universal, all-embracing, all-inclusive.
- gender-neutral (adjective) – applicable to both genders (male and female).
- address (verb) – deal with, tackle, focus on.
- desertion (noun) – abandonment, leaving; betrayal/neglect.
- spouse (noun) – husband, wife, better off/partner.
- amidst (preposition) – amid, in the middle of; during.
- persistent (adjective) – constant, continuous, never-ending/repeated.
- ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
- diluted (adjective) – weakened, modified, moderated.
- conceive (verb) – think up, devise, originate.
- set something in motion (phrase) – move forwards, propel/drive, start/begin.
- cognisable offence (noun) – an offence for which, a police officer without any warrant has authority to arrest and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court.
- compoundable (adjective) – compromised, settled.
- deter (verb) – prevent, stop, obstruct.
- resort to (verb) – use, utilize, turn to.
- redress (noun) – compensation, reparation/restitution; requital.
- subsistence (noun) – support, livelihood, living.
- erring (adjective) – having done wrong.
- criminalise (verb) – make something (an activity) illegal.
- in the light of (phrase) – considering, taking into account, keeping in mind.
- tenet (noun) – principle, belief, doctrine/rule.
- abhorrent (adjective) – hateful, offensive, repugnant.
- pronounce (verb) – announce, rule, declare.
- obviously (adverb) – clearly, evidently, visibly.
- irrevocable (adjective) – unrectifiable, irreversible, unchangeable.
- provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement.
- in the event of (phrase) – if it happens.
- void (adjective) – invalid, ineffective, useless,
- subsist (verb) – continue, live/carry on, endure.
- imprison (verb) – put in prison, send to prison, jail.
- proponent (noun) – advocate, supporter, upholder/promoter.
- harassment (noun) – persecution, persistent annoyance, coercion/intimidation.
- invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
- prohibited (adjective) – banned, not allowed, forbidden.
- quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit; mission.
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