The Hindu Editorial (Fair and unfair) – Sep 21, 2020

It is a matter of relief that the Madras High Court has decided not to pursue the ill-conceived attempt to initiate action against film actor Suriya for contempt of court. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Fair and unfair) – Sep 21, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Fair and unfair) – Sep 21, 2020:

contempt (noun) – it refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court (& its officers).
restraint (noun) – control, restriction, limitation.
frivolous (adjective) – relating to something which is having no serious, sensible, useful purpose or value and it will also be a waste of time; valueless, insignificant, silly.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
pursue (verb) – engage in, conduct, follow.
ill-conceived (adjective) – absurd, not carefully planned.
sledgehammer (noun) – powerful; forceful; ruthless (tool).
perceive (verb) – discern, recognize, understand, observe, regard, view.
prop up (phrasal verb) – set, stand, position, place.
criminal contempt (noun) – it includes any act or publication which: (i) ‘scandalises’ the court, or (ii) prejudices any judicial proceeding, or (iii) interferes with the administration of justice in any other manner.
civil contempt (noun) – it refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
in the course of (phrase) – during (the particular period/activity).
propriety (noun) – morality, correctness, rightness, good manners.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
virtual (adjective) – performing a task with the use of computer, especially over a network.
seek (verb) – ask for, request, petition for, appeal for.
construe (verb) – interpret, take, understand, take to mean.
adverse (adjective) – unfavourable, disadvantageous, bad.
judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
devotion (noun) – adherence, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness.
integrity (noun) – fairness, uprightness, morality/honesty.
unwarranted (adjective) – unjustified, unnecessary, unreasonable, uncalled for, groundless.
constitute (verb) – form, inaugurate, set up, initiate.
inasmuch as (phrase) – to the extent that; in so far as.
virtual (adjective) – effective, practical.
in the interest of (phrase) – for the benefit of, for the sake of, considering.
litigant (noun) – a person who is involved in a legal case; litigator, petitioner, complainant.
consent (noun) – agreement, assent, permission/approval.
initiation (noun) – the act of initiating something; beginning, starting.
proceedings (noun) – legal action, prosecution, lawsuit.
unmixed (adjective) – absolute, unqualified, unconditional, categorical, complete, total, outright.
blessing (noun) – advantage, benefit, favour.
lay emphasis on (phrase) – to emphasize the importance of something.
restrain (verb) – control, restrict, limit.
lest (conjunction) – in case, just in case, in order to avoid, to avoid the risk of.
comment (noun) – remark, opinion.
prudence (noun) – cautiousness, carefulness, good judgement/management.
exuberance (noun) – high spirits, enthusiasm, vigour, energy.
context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
strident (adjective) – in an excessively forceful way; high-pitched, loud & harsh.
unbridled (adjective) – unrestrained, unconstrained, uncontrolled.
parse (verb) – interpret, understand, read, analyse, explain.
offending (adjective) – causing difficulty; displeasing; breaking (the law).
aspersion (noun) – condemnation, criticism; disparagement, defamation; character assassination, libel.
cast (verb) – cause, form, create.
lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency, scarcity, dearth.
lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, establish, institute, determine.
delineation (noun) – the act of outlining exact position of a boundary/limit/border.
open up (phrasal verb) – make something available.
in the name of (phrase) – for the sake of, at the behest of.
deter (verb) – prevent, stop, put off/discourage.
as long as (phrase) – given that; when/while.
course (noun) – plan of action, line of action; process, proceeding.
warrant (verb) – justify/necessitate, vindicate/validate, call for.