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💥Daily Word Bytes - 1 from editorial - Revisit AFSPA💥
revocation (noun) – cancellation, abandonment, calling off/recall.
Hindu Editorial usage : Its revocation in some areas is welcome, but should it be on the statute books at all?
statute book (noun) – law, regulation, rule (book).
Hindu Editorial usage : Its revocation in some areas is welcome, but should it be on the statute books at all?
revoke (verb) – cancel, repeal, reverse/annul (a decree/law).
Hindu Editorial usage : The Centre’s decision to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Meghalaya
insofar as (phrase) – to the extent/degree that.
Hindu Editorial usage : Arunachal Pradesh is welcome insofar as it signifies a willingness to reconsider the use of the special law as
immunity (noun) – protection, exemption, release/liberty.
Hindu Editorial usage : which provides protection to the point of total immunity from prosecution for the security forces operating in the notified areas
vigour (noun) – strength, energy, high level of activity.
Hindu Editorial usage : There is no sign that the vigour of the law will be diluted, but the area of its use may be progressively curtailed over time.
curtail (verb) – reduce, decrease, lessen.
Hindu Editorial usage : There is no sign that the vigour of the law will be diluted, but the area of its use may be progressively curtailed over time.
empower (verb) – authorize, allow, entitle.
Hindu Editorial usage : It was withdrawn in Tripura in 2015. Assam has been empowered to decide on how long it needs the cover of AFSPA
invoke (verb) – cite, refer to, adduce; bring forth.
Hindu Editorial usage : Even though there is ample evidence that the law has created a sense of impunity among the security forces wherever it has been invoked
abrogate (verb) – overrule/overturn, revoke, repeal.
Hindu Editorial usage : the Centre is still far from abrogating the Act, mainly because the Army favours its continuance.
bear the brunt (phrase) – to suffer/get the worst (bad) part of some action.
Hindu Editorial usage : Manipur had borne the brunt of Army excesses over the years.
excesses (noun) – very bad, wrong, violent behaviour.
Hindu Editorial usage : the armed forces cannot escape investigation for excesses committed in the discharge of their duties even in ‘disturbed areas’.
sacrosanct (noun) – inviolable, sacred, protected (a principle).
Hindu Editorial usage : In other words, accountability for human rights violations is sacrosanct and the legal protection offered by AFSPA cannot be absolute
absolute (adjective) – domineering, high-handed, draconian.
Hindu Editorial usage : In other words, accountability for human rights violations is sacrosanct and the legal protection offered by AFSPA cannot be absolute
humane (adjective) – compassionate, kind, sympathetic.
Hindu Editorial usage : government was considering a proposal to make AFSPA more “operationally effective and humane
insurgency (noun) – rebellion, revolt, uprising.
Hindu Editorial usage : The committee recommended that the law be repealed altogether, and that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act be amended in a manner that would enable insurgency
Hindu Editorial usage : Its revocation in some areas is welcome, but should it be on the statute books at all?
statute book (noun) – law, regulation, rule (book).
Hindu Editorial usage : Its revocation in some areas is welcome, but should it be on the statute books at all?
Hindu Editorial usage : The Centre’s decision to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Meghalaya
Hindu Editorial usage : Arunachal Pradesh is welcome insofar as it signifies a willingness to reconsider the use of the special law as
Hindu Editorial usage : which provides protection to the point of total immunity from prosecution for the security forces operating in the notified areas
Hindu Editorial usage : There is no sign that the vigour of the law will be diluted, but the area of its use may be progressively curtailed over time.
Hindu Editorial usage : There is no sign that the vigour of the law will be diluted, but the area of its use may be progressively curtailed over time.
Hindu Editorial usage : It was withdrawn in Tripura in 2015. Assam has been empowered to decide on how long it needs the cover of AFSPA
Hindu Editorial usage : Even though there is ample evidence that the law has created a sense of impunity among the security forces wherever it has been invoked
Hindu Editorial usage : the Centre is still far from abrogating the Act, mainly because the Army favours its continuance.
Hindu Editorial usage : Manipur had borne the brunt of Army excesses over the years.
Hindu Editorial usage : the armed forces cannot escape investigation for excesses committed in the discharge of their duties even in ‘disturbed areas’.
Hindu Editorial usage : In other words, accountability for human rights violations is sacrosanct and the legal protection offered by AFSPA cannot be absolute
Hindu Editorial usage : In other words, accountability for human rights violations is sacrosanct and the legal protection offered by AFSPA cannot be absolute
Hindu Editorial usage : government was considering a proposal to make AFSPA more “operationally effective and humane
Hindu Editorial usage : The committee recommended that the law be repealed altogether, and that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act be amended in a manner that would enable insurgency
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