The Hindu Editorial (Regulation lite) – Feb 13, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Regulation lite) – Feb 13, 2021:

regulation (noun) – rule, ruling, order, directive; supervision, policing, overseeing, monitoring, inspection.
lite (noun) – simple (thing).
self-regulation (noun) – self-monitoring; the ability to understand and manage your behaviour and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you.
OTT services (noun) – over-the-top media services popularly known as OTT media services is a streaming media service offered to the viewers directly through the Internet.
give a chance (phrase) – to allow someone/something an opportunity to do something.
work to (phrasal verb) – work, operate within the limitations/restrictions/constraints of something.
foster (verb) – encourage, promote, support.
streaming (noun) – a process of transmitting or receiving (data, especially video and audio material) over the internet.
operationalise (verb) – put into use.
inexorable (adjective) – relentless, unstoppable, unavoidable/inevitable.
infuse (verb) – add, impart, introduce.
overbearing (adjective) – oppressive, high-handed, dominating.
vested interest (noun) – a personal interest in something to get a benefit.
pursue (verb) – engage in, conduct, follow.
crass (adjective) – very stupid, insensitive, mindless, rude, uncivilized, impolite (and not caring other people’s emotions/feelings); gross, total, complete, outright, thorough, blatant.
commercialism (noun) – the practice of making a large amount of money from inferior things without care/concern for others.
buoy (verb) – rise, lift up, support, encourage, stimulate.
home-bound (adjective) – restricted to home; confined to home.
venture (noun) – enterprise, undertaking, scheme, operation, activity.
taboo (noun) – it is a subject, word, or custom that people are barred/banned from talking about in a certain culture or country.
law and order (phrase) – lawfulness, peacefulness, goodwill, cordiality, non-aggression.
morality (noun) – ethics, ethos, correctness, ethicality.
run the gauntlet (phrase) – go through a dangerous/unpleasant experience in which a lot of people criticize or attack you.
lend (verb) – give, provide, impart, contribute.
tacit (adjective) – implicit, indirect, implied.
influential (adjective) – important, significant, prominent.
first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence.
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce.
provision (noun) – clause, (legal) term, requirement, condition.
cyber terrorism (noun) – it usually refers to a range of very different actions, from the simple spread of propaganda online, to the alteration or destruction of information, and even to the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks via the use of computer networks; put simply, it refers to the use of the Internet to conduct violent acts.
obscenity (noun) – indecency, immorality, impropriety.
enmity (noun) – hostility, opposition, hatred/hate, bitterness.
defile (verb) – spoil, damage, mar, impair.
ground (noun) – reason, cause, basis, factor.
portrayal (noun) – narrative, representation, characterization, depiction.
derogatory (adjective) – disparaging, belittling, disrespectful, insulting; offensive, abusive.
plea (noun) – appeal, petition.
seek (verb) – ask for, appeal, request, demand.
censorship (noun) – the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information, on the basis that such material is considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient.
oppressive (adjective) – overwhelming, overpowering, unbearable, burdensome, intolerable, heavy.
take a stand against (phrase) – to publicly assert/declare one’s strong opposition to someone or something.
manufactured (adjective) – fabricated, invented, contrived, framed, formulated.
outrage (noun) – fury, anger, rage, disapproval, wrath, resentment; affront, offence, insult, injustice.
flourish (verb) – develop, improve, progress, evolve, thrive, prosper.
aegis (noun) – protection, support, backing, supervision, guidance of a person, group, or organisation.
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) (noun) – a not-for-profit industry body registered under the Societies Act, 1896. Its mandate is to expand and enhance the online and mobile value-added services sectors.
emphasis (noun) – importance, significance; priority, insistence.
abide by (verb) – conform to, adhere to, comply with.
Indian Penal Code (IPC) (noun) – The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The draft was passed into law on 6 October 1860. The Code came into operation on 1 January 1862. The Indian Penal Code of 1860, subdivided into 23 chapters, comprises 511 sections. IPC deals with crimes and punishments.
age-appropriate (adjective) – suitable for a particular age group.
parental (adjective) – relating to parents.
uphold (verb) – preserve, protect, maintain; vindicate/validate.
free speech (noun) – the right to express one’s opinions publicly.
voluntary (adjective) – optional, discretionary, non-compulsory, non-mandatory.
consistent (adjective) – compatible, agreeing, accordant, in harmony, in tune, in line.
chair (verb) – preside over, lead, control/direct.
transparency (noun) – clarity, straightforwardness, openness, honesty, unambiguity.
arbitrary (adjective) – whimsical, irrational, random, inconsistent, casual.
nominee (noun) – candidate.
prejudice (noun) – discrimination, partiality, intolerance, bigotry.
repugnant to (adjective) – incompatible with, in conflict with, contrary to, at variance with.
antiquated (adjective) – outdated, old-fashioned, obsolete.
plethora (noun) – a lot, too many; excess, abundance, surplus.
egregious (adjective) – shocking, horrible/terrible, very bad.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
unimpeachable (adjective) – trustworthy, reliable, dependable.
spectrum (noun) – wide range, gamut, ambit (of something with two extreme points).
monoculture (noun) – the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single idea (crop) in a (farming) field at a time.
propaganda (noun) – the (deliberate & systemic) spreading of information (facts, ideas, rumours, or lies) to influence public opinion.