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sequestration

/ˌsiːkwəˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.

Examples :

"The sequestration of the jury ensured an unbiased verdict in the high-profile trial. "
process action

Related Words

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trial noun

/ˈtɹaɪəl/

An opportunity to test something out; a test.

"They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week."

Illustration ensured

ensured verb

/ɪnˈʃʊrd/ /ɛnˈʃʊrd/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"The teacher ensured her students that the test would cover only the topics they studied in class. "

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unbiased adjective

/ʌnˈbaɪəst/ /ʌnˈbaɪɪst/

Impartial or without bias or prejudice.

"The news report aimed to provide an unbiased account of the event, presenting all sides of the story fairly. "

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sequestering verb

/sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/ /səˈkwɛstərɪŋ/

To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.

"The jury is sequestering themselves in a hotel tonight to avoid outside information about the trial. "

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putting verb

[ˈpʰʊɾɪŋ] /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

To place something somewhere.

"She put her books on the table."

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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verdict noun

/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

"The jury returned a “not guilty” verdict."

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jury noun

/ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/

A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

"The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict in the case. "

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aside noun

/əˈsaɪd/

An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

"During the meeting, Sarah made an aside to her boss, suggesting a new approach to the project. "

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profile noun

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/

The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

"His fingers traced the profile of the handle."

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."