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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1. contempt (noun) – it refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court (& its officers).
2. restraint (noun) – control, restriction, limitation.
3. 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.
4. invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce. 
5. pursue (verb) – engage in, conduct, follow.
6. ill-conceived (adjective) – absurd, not carefully planned.
7. sledgehammer (noun) – powerful; forceful; ruthless (tool).
8. perceive (verb) – discern, recognize, understand, observe, regard, view.
9. prop up (phrasal verb) – set, stand, position, place.
10. 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.
11. civil contempt (noun) – it refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
12. in the course of (phrase) – during (the particular period/activity).
13. propriety (noun) – morality, correctness, rightness, good manners.
14. 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.
15. virtual (adjective) – performing a task with the use of computer, especially over a network.
16. seek (verb) – ask for, request, petition for, appeal for.
17. construe (verb) – interpret, take, understand, take to mean.
18. adverse (adjective) – unfavourable, disadvantageous, bad.
19. judiciary (noun) – a branch of government in which judicial power is vested.
20. devotion (noun) – adherence, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness.
21. integrity (noun) – fairness, uprightness, morality/honesty.
22. unwarranted (adjective) – unjustified, unnecessary, unreasonable, uncalled for, groundless.
23. constitute (verb) – form, inaugurate, set up, initiate.
24. inasmuch as (phrase) – to the extent that; in so far as.
25. virtual (adjective) – effective, practical.
26. in the interest of (phrase) – for the benefit of, for the sake of, considering.
27. litigant (noun) – a person who is involved in a legal case; litigator, petitioner, complainant.
28. consent (noun) – agreement, assent, permission/approval.
29. initiation (noun) – the act of initiating something; beginning, starting.
30. proceedings (noun) – legal action, prosecution, lawsuit.
31. unmixed (adjective) – absolute, unqualified, unconditional, categorical, complete, total, outright.
32. blessing (noun) – advantage, benefit, favour.
33. lay emphasis on (phrase) – to emphasize the importance of something.
34. restrain (verb) – control, restrict, limit.
35. lest (conjunction) – in case, just in case, in order to avoid, to avoid the risk of.
36. comment (noun) – remark, opinion.
37. prudence (noun) – cautiousness, carefulness, good judgement/management.
38. exuberance (noun) – high spirits, enthusiasm, vigour, energy.
39. context (noun) – circumstances, conditions, situation.
40. strident (adjective) – in an excessively forceful way; high-pitched, loud & harsh.  
41. unbridled (adjective) – unrestrained, unconstrained, uncontrolled.
42. parse (verb) – interpret, understand, read, analyse, explain.
43. offending (adjective) – causing difficulty; displeasing; breaking (the law).
44. aspersion (noun) – condemnation, criticism; disparagement, defamation; character assassination, libel.
45. cast (verb) – cause, form, create.
46. lack of (noun) – absence, deficiency, scarcity, dearth.
47. lay down (phrasal verb) – formulate, establish, institute, determine.
48. delineation (noun) – the act of outlining exact position of a boundary/limit/border.
49. open up (phrasal verb) – make something available.
50. in the name of (phrase) – for the sake of, at the behest of.
51. deter (verb) – prevent, stop, put off/discourage.
52. as long as (phrase) – given that; when/while.
53. course (noun) – plan of action, line of action; process, proceeding.
54. warrant (verb) – justify/necessitate, vindicate/validate, call for.

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