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ordained

/ɔːˈdeɪnd/ /ɔɹˈdeɪnd/

Meanings
verb
To prearrange unalterably.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The school's schedule was ordained months in advance, so changing classes mid-semester was impossible." "
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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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schedule noun

/ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.djuːl/

A slip of paper; a short note.

"The teacher handed out a schedule for the week's activities. "

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predestine verb

/pɹeˈdɛstɪn/

To determine the future or the fate of something in advance; to preordain.

"Many believe that God predestines each person's life path, deciding their fate before they are even born. "

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semester noun

/sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/

Half of a school year or academic year such as fall or spring semester.

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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prearrange verb

/ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒ/ /ˌpriərəˈreɪndʒ/

To arrange in advance.

"I would like to prearrange a hire car to be waiting for me at the airport when I arrive next week."

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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authorize verb

/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

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changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog.   Stock prices are constantly changing."

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "