The Hindu Editorial (Considering consent) – Nov 10, 2022

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The Hindu Editorial (Considering consent) – Nov 10, 2022

As much as the laws of a country must adhere to the principle of justice and fairness, they also need to stay in tune with the times. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Considering consent) – Nov 10, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Considering consent) – Nov 10, 2022:

considering (preposition) – taking into consideration, taking into account, in view of.
consider (verb) – take into consideration, taking into account, bear in mind, have regard to, heed, note.
consent (noun) – approval, acceptance, agreement, assent, concurrence.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 (noun) – To deal with child ( any person below eighteen years of age) sexual abuse cases, the Government has brought in a special law, namely, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Act has come into force with effect from 14th November, 2012 along with the Rules framed thereunder.
in tune with (phrase) – in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with.
times (noun) – era, age, period, period of time.
ground reality (non) – practical condition/situation.
adhere to (verb) – abide by, stick to, hold to, comply with, act in accordance with, conform to.
fairness (noun) – legality, lawfulness, rightfulness, justification, validity.
proviso (noun) – condition, stipulation, provision, clause, requirement.
bench (noun) – a court of law with a number of judges.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce, use, put into effect, turn to, resort to.
urge (verb) – advise, recommend, suggest strongly.
Law Commission of India (noun) – The first Law Commission after independence was set up in the year 1955. Subsequent Commissions were constituted from time to time. Usually each Commission is constituted for a term of three years. The 22nd Law Commission was notified on February 24, 2020 but key vacancies in the panel, including that of the chairperson, are to be filled up. The Law Commission shall undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
rethink (noun) – review, reconsideration, reassessment, re-evaluation.
criterion (noun) – basis, standard, norm. (criteria is the plural form of criterion).
take into consideration (phrase) – take into account, consider, heed, note.
encounter (verb) – face, experience, come across, run into, confront, come up against.
fall in love (phrase) – to be attracted to someone and start to be in love with him/her.
elope with (verb) – run off/away together (to get married secretly).
wonder (verb) – used to express a polite question; ask oneself, puzzle about, think about.
factor in (phrasal verb) – include something, consider something (as a relevant element).
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, indictment.
make out (phrasal verb) – allege, claim, assert, imply.
abuse (noun) – violent treatment involving sexual assault.
intercourse (noun) – sexual relations.
in practice (phrase) – in reality, actually, practically.
book (verb) – record (a case charges against a crime suspect by law enforcement officials).
adolescent (noun) – teenager, teen, juvenile, young.
consensually (adjective) – agreeingly, concertedly, collectively.
slap (verb) – impose, thrust, inflict.
consequence (noun) – outcome, ramification, repercussion.
prosecute for (verb) – charge with, accuse of, indict.
sexual assault (noun) – sexual misconduct, sexual interference, physical violence, sexual offence.
life altering (adjective) – life changing, intense, important.
prosecution (noun) – legal action, legal proceeding, legal case.
disapproval (noun) – disagreement, dissent, difference of opinion, protest, opposition.
liaison (noun) – connection, tie-up, partnership, link.
activist (noun) – a person who supports a political change or cause; (or societal change/cause).
charge (verb) – claim, allege, accuse.
potential (adjective) – possibility, chance, probability, potentiality.
wreck (verb) – damage, ruin, demolish, destroy.
fell (verb) – demolish, knock down, bring down, topple, flatten.
encounter (noun) – battle, clash, collision, conflict, skirmish, run-in.
vulnerable (adjective) – unprotected, unguarded, exposed, in danger, at risk.
groom (verb) – prepare, train, make ready.
with an eye on (phrase) – focus on a specific thing; pay attention to something.
exploitation (noun) – misuse, ill treatment, unfair treatment, victimization.
ascertainment (noun) – the process of finding out the true/correct information about something.
pertinent (adjective) – applicable, suitable, related, relevant.
presume (verb) – assume, suppose, believe.
knowledge (noun) – understanding, comprehension, awareness.
applicable (adjective) – suitable, connected, pertinent, related, relevant, germane.
criminal law (noun) – a complex system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who commit crimes.
train one’s guns on (phrase) – it (figuratively) means to give close (possibly hostile) attention to something; targeting someone/something.
implementation (noun) – imposition, enforcement, execution.
intent (noun) – aim, purpose, objective.