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Taiwan's Raucous Legislature: The Laws That Brought Politicians To Come to Blows | TaiwanPlus News
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/03/06Ever wondered what happens when politicians get *really* heated? This video dives into Taiwan's legislature, where debates over laws have led to actual brawls! You'll get a fascinating look at legislative reform and executive oversight while picking up some advanced political vocabulary along the way.
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controversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
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UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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US /kɑm/
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UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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