The Hindu Editorial (Stop press) – Sep 17, 2020

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Stop press) – Sep 17, 2020:

blanket (adjective) – overall, total, complete, extensive, outright, widespread.
gag order (noun) – gagging order; it is an order, typically a legal order by a court or government, restricting information or comment from being made public or passed onto any unauthorized third party.
omnibus (adjective) – the Latin word literally meaning “for all”; consisting several parts/items.
prejudice (noun) – bias, discrimination, partiality, intolerance, bigotry.
often (adverb) – frequently, repeatedly, many times.
fraught with (adjective) – full of, filled with, loaded with.
consequence (noun) – result, outcome, effect; ramification, repercussion.
restrain (verb) – control, restrict, limit.
draw attention to (phrase) – emphasize, highlight, underscore; focus on.
restraint (noun) – control, restriction, limitation.
trial (noun) – court case, lawsuit, hearing, inquiry.
interim (adjective) – provisional, transitional, temporary.
interim order (noun) – a temporary court order.
in relation to (phrase) – with respect to, regarding, relevant to.
first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission (committing) of a cognizable offence. (cognizable offence – arrest without warrant); (cognizable – able to be apprehended).
material (adjective) – relevant, applicable, pertinent; significant, important.
censorship (noun) – the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information, on the basis that such material is considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient.
allegation (noun) – charge, accusation, indictment.
petitioner (noun) – supplicant, pleader, applicant, claimant.
foisted (adjective) – forced, imposed (something fake as genuine); faked, forged, falsified, misrepresented.
accompany (verb) – occur with, be present with, coincide with, coexist with.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually.
extraordinary (adjective) – rare, unusual, uncommon.
vendetta (noun) – prolonged feud/bitterness; revenge, vengeance.
allege (verb) – claim, assert, accuse, charge.
of the day (phrase) – existing at a particular period of time.
regime (noun) – government.
scrutiny (noun) – examination, inspection, investigation.
reportage (noun) – the act of reporting news.
legitimate (adjective) – valid, reasonable, reliable.
comment (noun) – remark, opinion.
to the effect that (phrase) – used to provide the basic meaning of what has been said or written.
substance (noun) – significant subject, important matter/content, valid message.
injunction (noun) – judicial order, ruling, directive, warning (that compels a party to do or refrain from specific acts).
defamation (noun) – character assassination, libel, misrepresentation, scandalmongering, malicious gossip.
invasion (noun) – violation, infringement, breach.
fairness (noun) – impartiality, justness, neutrality, equal treatment.
hold (verb) – rule, decide.
preventive relief (noun) – According to Section 37, the Specific Relief Act, 1963 defines that preventive relief is granted at the discretion of the court by injunction, temporary or perpetual (permanent).
favour (verb) – support, back, endorse, advocate, espouse.
substantial (adjective) – considerable, significant.
ground (noun) – reason, factor, basis, rationale, premise.
air (verb) – broadcast, transmit, show, telecast, disseminate.
vilification (noun) – condemnation, criticism/censure, character assassination, defamation.
interdict (verb) – ban, block, stop.
distinction (noun) – difference, contrast, dissimilarity, variance.
propagation (noun) – spreading and promoting an idea/theory.
solely (adverb) – only, simply, merely.
defame (verb) – discredit, tarnish, insult.
sue (verb) – take legal action against, take to court, file a lawsuit.
outlet (noun) – a firm that broadcasts/publishes journalism.
open-ended (adjective) – permanent, perpetual, everlasting, continuing, constant, fixed.
hardly (adverb) – barely, only just, narrowly, slightly.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
detriment (noun) – disadvantage, impairment, loss, prejudice.