| Dispensations | Exemptions from a rule or system; arrangements | विशेष व्यवस्था/छूट | Noun | exemptions, provisions, allowances | restrictions, limitations | Dispense = to give out; Dispensations = giving out exceptions | The government granted dispensations to affected regions. |
| Punitive | Intended as punishment | दंडात्मक | Adjective | disciplinary, retributive | lenient, tolerant | Punitive sounds like “punish” | Punitive action was taken against rule-breakers. |
| Applaud | To praise or express approval | सराहना करना | Verb | commend, extol, laud | criticise, disapprove | Think of applause after a performance | We applaud the team’s efforts in the tournament. |
| Will | Determination to act | इच्छाशक्ति | Noun | resolve, volition, tenacity | indecision, reluctance | “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” | Her will to succeed inspired others. |
| Imposed | Officially enforced (rules/sanctions) | थोपना | Verb | enforced, mandated | revoked, withdrawn | Impose = to put on forcefully | Restrictions were imposed for safety. |
| Strike (a ceasefire) | To reach an agreement | समझौता करना | Verb | negotiate, conclude | reject, oppose | Strike a deal/strike a balance | The leaders struck a ceasefire after talks. |
| To a halt | To a complete stop | पूरी तरह रुकना | Phrase (Adverbial) | cessation, stoppage | continuation, advance | The engines come to a halt | Traffic came to a halt during heavy rain. |
