Words studied throughout week 24/03 - 30/03 Flashcards
disclosing
Disclosure
to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden
Exemples: The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.
The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation.
The newspaper made damaging disclosures of management incompetence.
Any public disclosure of this information would be very damaging to the company.
The Debentures will be offered exclusively for Professional Investors (as defined below), therefore, with exemption of disclosing the prospectus and deal summary and use of the offer acceptance document.
exemption
Meaning:
1. the fact of not having to obey a rule or do something that other people have to do
1.1 special permission not to do or pay something
2. An exemption is a particular amount of money that is not taxed
Exemples: After all, different considerations may apply to the questions about exemption clauses and remedies.
The various positions taken by writers defending and attacking the current practice of exemptions are outlined.
Not even the highest-ranking members of the foreign consular corps could claim exemption from these requirements.
Patents provide stronger protection because they are not subject to farmers’ and researchers’ exemptions.
pursuant
according to
Ex: The fact that a person acted pursuant to an order of his government does not relieve him from responsibility under international law.
Eaves (1957, chapter 7) discusses a parliamentary committee established to provide regular oversight of administrative regulations adopted pursuant to delegated authorities.
It has to be bought pursuant to one bargain.
remittance
Meaning:
1. an amount of money that you send to someone
2. the act of sending payment to someone
(the sending of) money in payment for something
Exemples: We also rely on remittances even though scanty, from our family members when we realise that productive livestock are the only ones available.
By legalising dollars the government hoped to undercut the burgeoning black market, encourage an expansion in the flow of remittances, and capture some of this much-needed hard currency.
The Offering shall be registered with ANBIMA - the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (“ANBIMA”) within fifteen (15) days from remittance of the notice of closing of the Offering, pursuant to articles 20, I, and 25 of ANBIMA’s Code for Public Offerings “Código ANBIMA para Ofertas Públicas”, in effect since January 2, 2023
conceded
past tense of “concede.
means to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, after initially denying or resisting it.
Ex: Admitting a fact: “She conceded that she had made a mistake.”
In a competition: “He conceded defeat after the final round.”
Granting something: “The company conceded the workers’ demands for better wages.”
Synonyms for “conceded” include admitted, acknowledged, and accepted
relentless
adjective that describes something that is oppressively constant or harsh and inflexible
Ex: Relentless heat: The desert’s relentless heat can be unbearable.
Relentless pursuit: The detective’s relentless pursuit of the truth led to the case being solved.
Relentless criticism: The artist faced relentless criticism but continued to create.
synonyms for “relentless” include persistent, unyielding, and unrelenting
steer
As a Verb: To guide or control: “He steered the car through the narrow streets.”
To direct or navigate: “She steered the conversation towards a more positive topic.”
To follow a course: “The ship steered towards the harbor.”
As a Noun:Advice or guidance: “He gave me a good steer on how to handle the situation.”
A male bovine animal: “The farmer raised steers for beef production.”
synonyms for “steer” include guide, direct, maneuver, navigate, and pilot
welfare
A noun that generally refers to the health, happiness, and well-being of a person or group. It can also refer to social efforts or programs designed to support those in need. Here are a few key meanings:
General well-being: “The welfare of the community is a top priority.”
Social support: “The government provides welfare to assist those in financial need.”
Financial aid: “She receives welfare benefits to help cover her living expenses.”
Synonyms for “welfare” include well-being, health, happiness, and security
amassed
past tense of “amass,” which means to collect or gather a large amount of something over time. For example, you might say, “She has amassed a huge fortune from her novels” or “They’ve amassed a wealth of information”
Attorneys General from multiple US states have advised 23andMe customers to purge their information from the firm’s database given the sensitivity of the material it has amassed during its years in operation.
