Word-Bank Flashcards

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inquisitorial

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(of a trial or legal procedure) characterized by the judge performing an examining role

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2
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promulgate

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to promote

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3
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Quasi-judicial

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refers to a proceeding conducted by an organisation that is similar to a court proceeding

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4
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expeditiously

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with speed and efficiency

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5
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conducive

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good for

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6
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Miscellaneous

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various

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7
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matrimonial assets

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property purchased during marriage and is either owned jointly or separately

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8
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discretionary

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non-compulsory, optional

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9
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estranged

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alienated

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10
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ameliorated

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improve

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11
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reciprocal jurisdiction

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mutual jurisdiction

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12
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whim

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an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire (N)

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13
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Ochre

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a pigmented clay, used by Aboriginals

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14
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plate of armour

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body armour made from bronze, iron

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15
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square

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boring, rule-abiding, and lame (slang)

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16
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rabble

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a disorderly crowd of people

17
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dissension

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disagreement

18
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destitute

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penniless

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snide

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derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.

20
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WASP areas

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white anglo-saxon protestant areas

21
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scepticism

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doubt-full to the truth

22
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bloke

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man

23
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fulla

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man/boy

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stern

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serious

25
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bayonet

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a type of gun with knife that was used to stab

26
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migaloo

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white person (Aboriginal word)

27
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moron

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fool

28
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Renaissance

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refers to a period of transition from middle-ages to modernity

29
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precious

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importnat

30
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intoxication

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drink

31
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fringe dwellers

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people who are excluded or living in a deprived condition

32
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crates

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carrier box

33
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trestles

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carrying stair (Zina)

34
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cement

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chemical substance used for construction

35
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apprenticeship

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training position