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What does 'in light of' mean?
What does 'in light of' mean?
- Opposing
- Disregarding
- Ignoring
- Considering (correct)
Which phrase means 'without'?
Which phrase means 'without'?
- In the event of
- In the absence of (correct)
- In connection with
- In accordance with
What is the meaning of 'acting for or representing someone'?
What is the meaning of 'acting for or representing someone'?
- In consideration of
- At your discretion
- On behalf of (correct)
- By the same token
What does 'in recognition of' imply?
What does 'in recognition of' imply?
What does 'in accordance with' signify?
What does 'in accordance with' signify?
Which phrase means 'for the purpose of helping or supporting'?
Which phrase means 'for the purpose of helping or supporting'?
What is meant by 'in lieu of'?
What is meant by 'in lieu of'?
Which phrase indicates that something is 'coming soon'?
Which phrase indicates that something is 'coming soon'?
Which phrase means 'acting for or representing someone'?
Which phrase means 'acting for or representing someone'?
What does 'by means of' imply in a phrase?
What does 'by means of' imply in a phrase?
What does 'in good standing' refer to?
What does 'in good standing' refer to?
What is meant by 'in accordance with'?
What is meant by 'in accordance with'?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'in consideration of'?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'in consideration of'?
Which phrase indicates a condition or requirement?
Which phrase indicates a condition or requirement?
What is an equivalent meaning of 'in light of'?
What is an equivalent meaning of 'in light of'?
What does 'on behalf of' mean?
What does 'on behalf of' mean?
What does 'by virtue of' signify?
What does 'by virtue of' signify?
What does the term 'in effect' imply?
What does the term 'in effect' imply?
What does 'in the event of' signify?
What does 'in the event of' signify?
Which of the following means 'as an answer or reaction to something'?
Which of the following means 'as an answer or reaction to something'?
Which phrase means 'as stipulated by'?
Which phrase means 'as stipulated by'?
What can 'in relation to' be understood as?
What can 'in relation to' be understood as?
What does 'at the discretion of' suggest?
What does 'at the discretion of' suggest?
What does 'in good standing' mean?
What does 'in good standing' mean?
What is the meaning of 'in accordance with'?
What is the meaning of 'in accordance with'?
What does 'by virtue of' indicate?
What does 'by virtue of' indicate?
How is 'in light of' best defined?
How is 'in light of' best defined?
What does 'by all means' imply?
What does 'by all means' imply?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'in the presence of'?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'in the presence of'?
What is suggested by the phrase 'on the condition that'?
What is suggested by the phrase 'on the condition that'?
What does 'in the best interests of' mean?
What does 'in the best interests of' mean?
What does 'in pursuit of' mean?
What does 'in pursuit of' mean?
Which phrase means 'clearly visible'?
Which phrase means 'clearly visible'?
What does 'in the wake of' refer to?
What does 'in the wake of' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'in compliance with'?
What is the meaning of 'in compliance with'?
Which of the following is synonymous with 'in view of'?
Which of the following is synonymous with 'in view of'?
What does 'in the final stage' imply?
What does 'in the final stage' imply?
What does 'in relation to' mean?
What does 'in relation to' mean?
Which phrase means 'promptly'?
Which phrase means 'promptly'?
What is the meaning of 'in furtherance of'?
What is the meaning of 'in furtherance of'?
Which phrase means 'regarding or about something'?
Which phrase means 'regarding or about something'?
What does 'in defiance of' imply?
What does 'in defiance of' imply?
What does 'in consideration of' suggest?
What does 'in consideration of' suggest?
Which phrase means 'to summarize or finish something'?
Which phrase means 'to summarize or finish something'?
What does 'by the same token' convey?
What does 'by the same token' convey?
Which of the following means 'taking into account a particular factor or circumstance'?
Which of the following means 'taking into account a particular factor or circumstance'?
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As required
As required
Used when something is necessary or required.
On behalf of
On behalf of
Acting for or representing someone.
In view of
In view of
Taking something into account or considering it.
In response to
In response to
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In the event of
In the event of
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At your discretion
At your discretion
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By the same token
By the same token
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In the interest of
In the interest of
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In light of
In light of
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In accordance with
In accordance with
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In the course of
In the course of
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At all times
At all times
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On the grounds of
On the grounds of
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In the presence of
In the presence of
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On the condition that
On the condition that
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In good standing
In good standing
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In terms of
In terms of
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In effect
In effect
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In effect of
In effect of
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In plain sight
In plain sight
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In the final stage
In the final stage
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By the terms of
By the terms of
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In contemplation
In contemplation
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In consideration of
In consideration of
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In pursuit of
In pursuit of
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In a timely manner
In a timely manner
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In favor of
In favor of
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By reason of
By reason of
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As per
As per
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By means of
By means of
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In line with
In line with
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In conclusion
In conclusion
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In the meantime
In the meantime
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At the discretion of
At the discretion of
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In furtherance of
In furtherance of
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In respect of
In respect of
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In keeping with
In keeping with
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In defiance of
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In furtherance of
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In observance of
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Study Notes
Legal vs. Normal Terminology
- Legalese (A): Formal legal language
- Normal Word: Everyday English equivalents
- Definition (Q): Explanation of the legal term's meaning
Specific Examples
- In lieu of: Instead of
- In order to: For the purpose of
- In excess of: More than
- In the process of: During or while doing something
- In the middle of: While actively engaged in something
- In such a way as to: In a manner that results in
- In the vicinity of: Near
- In consideration of: For the sake of or in recognition of
- In the event that: If, in case of
- In conclusion: Finally, in summary
- In short: Briefly, in a few words
- By the time: At the moment or point when
- In light of: Considering
- In accordance with: In alignment with, agreeing with
- At all times: Always, every moment
- On the grounds of: Because of, due to
- In the presence of: While someone or something is present
- On the condition that: If, based on the requirement that
- In good standing: Well-regarded, respected
- In terms of: Regarding
- By all means: Certainly, certainly, absolutely
- In conjunction with: Together with, along with
- In effect: Active, currently valid, operational
- On the authority of: Authorized by
- In full force: In operation or functioning fully
- In the best interests of: For the benefit of
Additional Legal Terms
- In the nature of: Similar to, resembling
- On behalf of: Acting for, representing
- In response to: As a reply to, in reaction to
- In view of: Considering, in light of
- As agreed upon: Mutually decided
- On the record: Officially recorded or stated
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Test your knowledge of common English phrases and their meanings with this quiz. Each question focuses on understanding specific idioms and expressions used in daily communication. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills by exploring the nuances of these phrases.
