prə vI zhən noun 1. the act of providing. The church women’s provision of food for the event was greatly appreciated. 2. that which is provided. They will soon receive another provision from the Red…

stae chut noun a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. States have different statutes concerning the age at which one can legally marry.

rih pil transitive verb to withdraw, revoke, or make void, esp. by official action or proclamation. The parliament repealed the latest export tariff.

staI pend noun any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. The graduate student was granted a stipend by the university but it was not enough to live on.

a nə reI ri əm a payment or other reward made to a professional person in recognition of services for which, by tradition, there is no set fee. “Rehearsals begin mid-March and…