10 words from this editorial with Hindi meaning
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Remit (noun)
The task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization. नियन्त्रण या प्रभाव के बाहर
Synonyms: Area of Responsibility, Area of Activity, Sphere, Ambit, Province, Territory, Realm
Antonyms: Interference, Intervention
Example: Indian judiciary is recognized for working under legal remit but decision to ban the alcohol is an audacious one.
Vicinity (noun)
The area near or surrounding a particular place. आस पास /निकटता /समीपता
Synonyms: Proximity, Nearness, Locality, Range, Region, Surroundings
Antonyms: Faraway, Distant
Example: According to the news, we will have a thunderstorm in the vicinity of our neighborhood within a couple of hours.
Laudable (adjective)
(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. प्रशंसनीय/सराहने योग्य
Synonyms: Appreciable, Admirable, Laudable, Commendable, Praiseworthy
Antonyms: Disrespected, Unworthy, Bad, Blameable
Example: While Jason did not win the contest, his efforts were laudable enough to be mentioned by the judges.
Ironically (adverb)
In an ironic manner. / used in reference to a paradoxical, unexpected, or coincidental situation. विडम्बना से// विपरीततया
Synonyms: Satirically, Scoffingly, In a squid manner
Antonyms: Simply, Straightly, Directly, In a straightforward manner
Example: The weight loss product is supposed to be very effective, but ironically, it is no longer on the market.
Sanctity (noun)
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. पवित्रता
Synonyms: Holiness, Godliness, Sacredness, Blessedness, Piety, Piousness, Devoutness
Antonyms: Meanness, Unsacred, Unholy
Example: According to many religions, it is a sin to terminate the sanctity of the marriage vows.
Intoxicating (adjective)
Extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic. मादक/नशीला
Synonyms: Alcoholic, Stupefying, Exciting, Exhilarating, Heady, Stimulating
Antonyms: Boring, Unenthused, Sobering
Example: In 1908 an act was passed in USA providing for local option in regard to the sale of intoxicating liquors, by an election to be called an initiative petition, signed by at least 35% of the electors of a county.
Venture (verb)
Undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action. जोखिम भरे काम में पड़ना
Synonyms: Endeavor, Investment, Undertaking, Pursuit, Adventure
Antonyms: Idleness, Assurance, Certainty, Inaction, Protection, Safety
Example: Although the venture is going to cost me a lot of money, I can easily recoup my funds in three months if the business is successful.
Notion (noun)
A conception of or belief about something. विचार/मत
Synonyms: Idea, Belief, Concept, Conception, Opinion, View, Thought, Impression, Image
Antonyms: Ignorance, Reality, Misconception, Unconsciousness
Example: The notion that all people are created equal is a political philosophy rather than a literal fact.
Wary (adjective)
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. सावधान/चौकन्ना
Synonyms: Cautious, Careful, Vigilant, Attentive
Antonyms: Careless, Incautious, Inattentive, Heedless
Example: Despite their employer’s assurances, the workers were wary of the changes he was requiring in their contracts.
Precedent (adjective)
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time. पूर्ववर्ती मिसाल / उदाहरण
Synonyms: Model, Exemplar, Paradigm, paragon
Antonyms: Real, Original
Example: Because the judge was concerned about setting a negative precedent, he took his time settling upon a verdict in the civil case
The editorial
Source: The Hindu · 14 Dec 2016In its recent order banning liquor sale and consumption in three districts in the State, the Uttarakhand High Court has drifted outside the confines (सीमा/परिधि) of law and entered the domain of morals and desired behaviour. The court has crossed its legal remit (नियन्त्रण या प्रभाव के बाहर) by extending a government policy of prohibiting liquor outlets in the vicinity (आस पास /निकटता /समीपता) of places of worship, to cover Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi from April 2017. It has also banned tobacco products within a five-km radius of three gurdwaras. The court has assumed the power to make regulations on its own even after observing that the State government “has taken laudable (सराहनीय/ प्रसंशनीय) measures to prohibit the sale of liquor in specified areas”. The petitioner had not sought any such ban. The court has used a petition challenging the grant of a bar licence at a location near Haridwar as an opportunity to moralise on the evils of drink. Ironically (विडम्बना से// विपरीततया), the Division Bench has found no illegality in the grant of licence as the bar concerned is situated outside the municipal limits where the prohibition operates. However, it has clothed itself with the power to give “sanctity (पवित्रता)” to the government order that prohibits liquor in the vicinity of the Char Dham (four holy shrines) by clamping judicial prohibition in the whole of the three districts.
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1. Synonym of Intoxicating
2. Antonym of Venture
3. Synonym of Ironically
4. Antonym of Laudable
5. Synonym of Precedent
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