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battery
[noun]
the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person
Ex: Law enforcement officers intervened to prevent the escalation of a domestic dispute that had the potential for battery.
temerity
[noun]
the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold
Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .
annuity
[noun]
a fixed stream of payments made at regular intervals, typically derived from a capital investment or insurance contract
Ex: They relied on an annuity to cover living expenses after retirement .
plutocracy
[noun]
a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class
Ex: The government 's tax policies have been criticized for perpetuating a plutocracy, as they seem to favor the wealthiest individuals and corporations .
sorcery
[noun]
the use of magic to call on evil spirits to make unnatural things happen or have insight into future events
impunity
[noun]
freedom from punishment, harm, or consequences despite wrongdoing
Ex: Impunity erodes trust in justice systems .
aviary
[noun]
a large cage or building where birds are kept
Ex: He spent hours in the aviary sketching different bird species.
velocity
[noun]
the speed at which something moves in a specific direction
Ex: High-velocity winds caused damage to buildings and trees during the storm.
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