Unlock level 4: Unit 4
portfolio
a colection of company shares or other investments
legislation
a law or set of laws suggested by the government
contingency
an event that could happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems
regulation
an oficial rule that controls how something is done
prudence
carefullness and avoidance of risks
infringe
if you ________ on someone's rights or freedoms, it takes away some of their rights or limits their freedom
liable
legally responsible
disorientating
making someone confused about where they are and where they are going
exhilarating
making you feel very excited or happy
uncomfortable
not feeling comfortable or pleasant
compulsory
something you must do because of a rule or a law
permit
to allow someone to do something
cut it fine
to allow very little time for something
ban
to forbid something
authorise
to give official permission for something
grant
to give or allow someone something
restrict
to limit something
criminalize
to make something illegal
legalize
to make something legal
prohibit
to officially refuse to allow something
uncontrolled
too strong or violent to be controlled
harsh
very cold, dangerous, or unpleasant and difficult to live in
thrilling
very exciting
dissatisfaction
when someone is not satisfied about something
objection
when someone says they do not like or approve of something or someone
prevention
when you stop something from happening
