Law
red book Meaning any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles. analogically, an authoritative … Read on
Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.
Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read on
Meaning: to be in jail or prison
Example: Before the end of this year, Harrison will be behind bars for his crimes. Read on
Meaning: not retreat
Example: We stood our ground on the footpath, and then eventually, all the cows moved away. Read on
Meaning: denial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules;
Example: There is zero tolerance towards any gender bias in this company. Read on
Meaning: a principle that is kept to
Example: As a rule of thumb, I do not start a new project on Fridays. Read on
Meaning: existing in fact
Example: English is de facto the common language of much of the world today. Read on
Meaning: having a right or existence as stated by law
Example: The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. Read on
Meaning: regards a person as innocent unless confirmed otherwise
Example: Let's give her the benefit of the doubt and assume that she is right. Read on
