25 Nov Flashcards

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per incuriam

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through lack of care

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demur

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raise objections or show reluctance.

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3
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palpably

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noticeably or clearly.

in a way that is able to be touched or felt.

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4
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woes

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misery
sorrow
distress

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5
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recusal

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the withdrawal of a judge, prosecutor, or juror from a case on the grounds that they are unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality

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6
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ravages

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cause severe and extensive damage to.
devastate
ruin

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7
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usury

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the action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest
loan-sharking

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8
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hedge

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surround
enclose
safeguard
protect

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9
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staggering

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deeply shocking; astonishing.

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10
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semblance

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the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is differe
resemblance ,similarity

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overarching

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comprehensive or all-embracing.

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loom

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appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening
emerge,appear,about to happen,take shape
impend

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