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WRIT
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WRIT

Definition A writ[1] is a legal document from the court
WRIT
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WRIT
Definition A writ[1] is a legal document from the court
LEGITIMATE
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LEGITIMATE
Being neither false nor spurious. Being by established legal forms and requirements. To recognize the principles or acceptance of rules and standards.
Euthanasia
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Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering. A person who undergoes euthanasia usually has an incurable condition.
LOAN
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LOAN
‘Loan’ is said to be the amount borrowed from the bank for the purpose of some work, it has to be paid back to the bank with interest and in a stipulated period of time.
RAPE
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RAPE
Rape is an unwilling and forceful sexual intercourse with a woman. The term rape is stemmed from a Latin phrase rapio which means to Confiscate or Seize.
INJURY
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INJURY
The word “injury” denotes any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property. The code covers the physical as well as mental injury within its ambit so it provides a broad interpretation of the term ‘Injury’ within its ambit.
COGNIZABLE
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COGNIZABLE
Something capable of being known or perceived and within the jurisdiction of the court is said to be cognizable. Something susceptible to the jurisdiction of the court is also cognizable.
FOOD
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FOOD
Food is a substance consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and other nutrients that are used by the body of an organism to sustain growth and carry out vital processes and to furnish energy.
COPYRIGHT
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COPYRIGHT
Copyright is a type of intellectual property protection granted under Indian law to the diligent creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematography films and sound recordings.
STATE
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STATE
The state houses or any authority that is established under the Constitution of India and has the statutory power to make laws.
SENIOR CITIZEN
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SENIOR CITIZEN
A senior citizen is a title given based on the age of the individual.Senior citizens are also known as elderly persons they can be simply referred to as seniors.
TRADEMARK
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TRADEMARK
Trademark means a mark which is capable of being characterized graphically and distinguishing the products or services of a particular individual from those of others.
SEDITION
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SEDITION
Meaning of the term ‘Sedition’- It is a form of
Helicopter Money
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Helicopter Money
Helicopter Money was coined by Milton Friedman as a literal meaning of a helicopter dropping huge sums of money into the economy. Helicopter money is a reference to an idea made popular by the American economist Milton Friedman in 1969.
NUTRITION
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NUTRITION
The meaning of Nutrition is also associated with the study of food and how it affects the body of an organism. For effective survival, people need to consume a varied diet to obtain a wide range of nutrients.
MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT, 2005
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MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT, 2005
The objective of the Act is to provide for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural areas of the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work
Strike
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Strike
Introduction A strike is stoppage from work due to the
E-commerce
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E-commerce
E-commerce has become a part and parcel of our lives. A nuanced understanding is thus essential.
COERCION
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COERCION
The law commission was suggestive of the fact that the coercion should be included as the penal provision separately under the Indian Penal Code and also its ambit should also increase to other laws.
Epidemiology
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Epidemiology
Epidemiological information or research is planned in such a way so that it can evaluate strategies to prevent illness from spreading and also helps to manage a patient who is already infected by the disease and has developed symptoms of the same
CLUSTER TESTING
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CLUSTER TESTING
It is also preferably known as “cluster containment strategy or analysis”. Cluster Testing is widely being used across the globe to curb the spread of Covid-19.
FURLOUGH
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FURLOUGH
Etymologically, the word was used in the context of the missionaries who returned to the crown on leave after a long time serving to the people on their given sites. It further evolved to be used in the context of the soldiers who returned home after a long time.
LIFE
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LIFE
Life can be defined as the period between birth and death, or the experience or state of being alive.
JUSTICE
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JUSTICE
Originated[x] in the mid-1200 century, from Old French word justice, from Latin iustitia which means being righteousness and equity, also from iustus, which means being upright and just.
LIBERTY
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LIBERTY
Definition The term liberty is similar to the term freedom[i]