Directing reforms – The Hindu (Feb 19 2018)

Directing reforms – The Hindu (Feb 19 2018)

Adding to the growing body of judicially inspired electoral reforms, the Supreme Court has imposed an additional disclosure norm for candidates contesting elections. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. spouse (noun) – someone who is married : a husband or wife.
2. disproportionate (adjective) – out of proportion to; inordinate, excessive.
3. tenure (noun) – incumbency, term of office, period/time in office.
4. strike down (phrasal verb) – abolish, annul, nullify  (a law or regulation).
5. conviction (noun) – declaration/pronouncement of guilt, sentence, judgement.
6. antecedent (noun) – social background of a person.
7. affidavit (noun) – a written sworn statement of fact under an oath or affirmation and this serves as evidence. statement, attestation, declaration.
8. amass (verb) – gather/collect, congregate, assemble.
9. give teeth to (phrase) – to make something powerful.
10. lest (conjunction) – just in case, for fear that, in order to avoid.
11. impediment (noun) – hindrance, obstruction, barrier.
12. empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
13. laudable (adjective) – praiseworthy, commendable, admirable.
14. envision (verb) –  imagine, contemplate, foresee.
15. prosecution (noun) – indictment, accusation, charge.
16. electorate (noun) – all the people who entitled to vote in an election.
17. transparent (adjective) – straightforward, frank/open, forthright.

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