The Hindu Editorial (Questionable intent) – Jul 19, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Questionable intent) – Jul 19, 2024:

intent (noun) – intention, purpose, aim, objective, goal.
Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 (noun) – The Bill empowers the state to criminalise “unlawful activity” by individuals and prescribes stringent punishments against organisations it deems unlawful.
Bill (noun) – A Bill is a draft statute that becomes law after it is passed by both the Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President. All legislative proposals are brought before Parliament in the forms of Bills (or) draft statute/law, proposed legislation, proposal (presented to parliament/congress/council for discussion).
tackle (verb) – address, deal with, attend to, try to sort out.
extremism (noun) – radicalism, fanaticism, dogmatism.
liable to (adjective) – susceptible to, vulnerable to, subject to, exposed, at risk of, in danger of.
misuse (noun) – wrong use, illegal use, misapplication, exploitation.
table (verb) – submit, put forward, propose, introduce.
left wing (adjective) – liberal, socialist; radical, reforming, revolutionary.
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) (noun) – also called Naxalite–Maoist insurgency.
perhaps (phrase) – probably, likely, maybe, conceivably.
unconstitutional (adjective) – undemocratic, autocratic, dictatorial, totalitarian.
oblique (adjective) – indirect, implicit, implied.
crack down (phrasal verb) – get tough on, take severe measures against, come down heavily on.
dissenter (noun) – objector, protester, agitator, nonconformist.
human rights (noun) – human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
activist (noun) – a person who supports a political change or cause; (or societal change/cause).
take up (phrasal verb) – engage in, participate in, take part in, become involved in.
cause (noun) – reason, grounds, basis, motive, pretext, purpose.
the marginalised (noun) – the people who are treated as insignificant, treated as unimportant, neglected.
fall foul of/run afoul of (phrase) – get into trouble, come into conflict with, go against (by not following rules/standards).
constitutional (adjective) – legal, lawful, legitimate, rightful.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement, specification, stipulation.
overbroad (adjective) – too much, extreme. (“go overboard” means to do something too much or to go to extremes).
pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause (a problem or danger or risk).
public order (noun) – it means the situation that exists when people obey the laws, rules or authority of the State.
talk about (phrasal verb) – used to emphasize the extent of something; discuss.
den (noun) – shelter, hideout, hiding place.
Maoist (noun) – a follower of Maoism (it originated in China as a form of communist theory derived from the teachings of Chinese political leader Mao Zedong).
frontal (adjective) – relating to the front of something.
in the absence of (phrase) – without someone or something.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) (noun) – an Indian law aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
strange (adjective) – weird, bizarre, dubious, questionable, puzzling.
claim (noun) – assertion, affirmation, pretence.
offence (noun) – crime, illegal/unlawful act, wrongdoing.
word (verb) – express, say, state, set forth (in specific words).
for instance (phrase) – as an example.
interfere with (verb) – tinker with, tamper with, meddle with, mess around with, play with.
administration (noun) – enforcement, imposition, application.
personnel (noun) – employees, workforce, staff.
in effect (phrase) – in fact, in reality, virtually, practically, effectively.
firearm (noun) – gun, pistol, rifle, revolver, weapon.
explosive (noun) – bomb, incendiary device.
preach (verb) – spread, propagate, advocate, instill, advise.
disobedience (noun) – defiance, resistance, dissent, rebellion, nonconformity.
established (adjective) – accepted, traditional, acknowledged, official, popular, conventional.
interpret (verb) – explain, understand, comprehend, contrue, regard, decipher.
condemnation (noun) – criticism, disapproval, censure, reprimand, admonition, rebuke, reproval.
excesses (noun) – uncontrolled behaviour; unrestricted conduct; extreme, violent actions which are unacceptable.
custodial (adjective) – relating to keeping people in prison.
miscarriage (noun) – failure, setback/collapse, mismanagement, unsuccessful outcome.
entail (verb) – require, demand, call for, make necessary.
charge (noun) – accusation, allegation, citation.
solicit (verb) – ask for, request, seek, appeal to.
aid (noun) – help, assistance.
draconian (adjective) – (of laws or punishments) extremely harsh, severe, strict, stringent, tough, oppressive.
empower (verb) – permit, allow, entitle, authorize, sanction, give power to.
seize (verb) – take, take over, take possession of.
take place (phrase) – happen, occur, transpire.
evict (verb) – remove, expel, oust, throw out, kick out.
lapse (verb) – expire, become invalid, terminate, become obsolete.
regime (noun) – government.