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