Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 3 Unit 08 (E)
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abolition
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
Many people risked their lives to fight for abolition of slavery.
accuse
to state that someone has done something wrong
They were accused of not locking the doors at the end of the evening.
detain
(n. detention) to hold; to keep in one place for a time
I was detained at the US/Mexico border while officers verified I was a US citizen.
employ
to use something
We employed the help of a gardener to trim our bushes.
impose
to establish a rule or apply a penalty, usually by an authority
Some countries are imposing economic sanctions on the nation to pressure them to comply with international standards for human rights.
incur
to bring (something undesirable) upon oneself; to result in
Her family did not have much money, so she incurred a lot of debt while attending university.
mandate
to command; to order as by law
There is a new mandate that prohibits smoking in public places.
ordinance
a law; a statute
There is a new city ordinance that forbids any excessive noises after 10pm.
peninsula
a narrow strip of land projecting from the mainland into a sea or lake
The southern landmass of Florida is a peninsula to the United States.
presumption
an assumption, often not fully established presumption of innocence is a legal right that Americans have.
restriction
a law or rule that controls or limits the speed, size, amount, or number of something
There were too many restrictions to be able to get the job done.
tolerance
a willingness to let people do, say or believe what they wish, without judging or challenging them
The doctors were surprised at her high tolerance for pain.
traffic
to be involved in buying and selling of illegal goods or services
He was arrested for trafficking.
warrant
an official authorization for some action or decision
Before a police officer can enter your home, they need a warrant.
wield
to exercise (authority or influence, for example); to carry out
He wields great power as the principal of the school.
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