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Pay to publish – The Hindu (Jun 29, 2017)

The Election Commission’s order disqualifying Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra for three years is an important step in curbing ‘paid news’ in the electoral arena. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

Courtesy: The Hindu

underline (verb) – emphasize, highlight, draw attention to.
curb (verb) – check, restraint, control.
ground (noun) – reason, cause, factor.
suppress (verb) – stifle, prevent/conceal, inhibit.
incur (verb) – sustain, experience, experience/expose oneself to.
propaganda (noun) – information, promotion, publicity.
masquerade (verb) – pretend, impersonate, disguise (oneself as).
grave (adjective) – serious, severe; terrible/awful.
malpractice (noun) – misconduct, wrongdoing, unprofessionalism.
circumvent (verb) – bypass, avoid, dodge.
plea (noun) – claim, explanation, defence/justification.
abet (verb) – encourage, support, assist/help.
further (verb) – promote, advance, forward/stimulate.
prospects (noun) – chances, opportunities, possibilities (for success).
prejudicially (adverb) – detrimentally/harmfully, disadvantageously, unfavourably.
haul (verb) – drag, pull/draw, propel.
ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
notional (adjective) – not practical, conceptual, theoretical.
implied (adjective) – implicit, indirect, suggested.
pertain to (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
adjudicate (verb) – judge, adjudge, give/declare a verdict (on a disputed matter).
stall (verb) – stop, obstruct, impede/hinder.
expeditiously (adverb) – quickly and efficiently.
enforce (verb) – force, compel, demand/insist on.
letter and spirit (phrase) – adhering to /obeying both literal interpretation/wording and the spirit/intent/purpose of the law.

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