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Not a full-fledged State – The Hindu (Aug 06, 2016)

Not a full-fledged State – The Hindu (Aug 06, 2016)

In maintaining that Delhi is just a Union Territory, the Delhi High Court has answered some major and unresolved questions about the constitutional status of the National Capital Region. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

Word List:

  1. Provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement, specification; condition.
  2. Negate (verb) – invalidate, nullify, make ineffective; reverse, annul, overrule.
  3. Empower (verb) – allow, permit, authorise, entitle.
  4. Concurrence (noun) – agreement, consensus, concord, general opinion/view, consent.
  5. Diametrically (adverb) – directly, absolutely, completely.
  6. Turf war (noun) – dispute between rival groups over a territory/power.
  7. Abide by (verb) – comply with, obey, conform to, adhere to.
  8. Categorical (adjective) – unqualified, unconditional, unequivocal, unambiguous.
  9. Ruling (noun) – decision, pronouncement, resolution, decree; judgement, verdict.
  10. Bound to (adjective) – obligated, compelled, required; pledged, committed.
  11. Read into (phrasal verb) – imagine, suppose, think of; infer from, interpolate from, assume from, attribute to.
  12. Champion (verb) – promote, support, plead for, advocate.
  13. Vindication (noun) – clearing, exculpation, exoneration, acquittal.
  14. Relevance (noun) – applicability, bearing, connection, pertinence.
  15. Tussle (noun) – fight, struggle, scuffle, skirmish.
  16. Supremacy (noun) – authority, mastery, power, sovereignty.
  17. Interpretation (noun) – explanation, clarification, definition; analysis,evaluation, examination.
  18. Prudent (adjective) – wise, sensible, sage, advisable.
  19. Ambiguous (adjective) – equivocal, ambivalent, arguable, debatable.

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