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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to international humanitarian law & conflicts.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — International Humanitarian Law & Conflicts

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

sovereignty //

/ˈsɒv.rən.ti/n
Definition:The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Traducción:soberanía
Example:The recent border skirmishes have raised serious questions regarding national sovereignty in the digital age.
Collocation:national sovereignty
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    • jurisdiction //

    /ˌdʒʌr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/n
    Definition:The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
    Traducción:jurisdicción
    Example:The International Criminal Court is determining whether it has the jurisdiction to prosecute the warlords.
    Collocation:to exercise jurisdiction
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    • belligerent //

    /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/adj
    Definition:Engaged in war or conflict.
    Traducción:beligerante
    Example:The treaty aims to establish a ceasefire between all belligerent parties involved in the regional conflict.
    Collocation:belligerent forces
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    • annexation //

    /ˌæn.əkˈseɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The action of seizing or taking control of a territory.
    Traducción:anexión
    Example:The illegal annexation of the territory was condemned by the United Nations assembly.
    Collocation:territorial annexation
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    • ratify //

    /ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/v
    Definition:To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, making it officially valid.
    Traducción:ratificar
    Example:The government is expected to ratify the new humanitarian protocol by the end of the fiscal year.
    Collocation:to ratify a treaty
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    • precedent //

    /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/n
    Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide in similar circumstances.
    Traducción:precedente
    Example:This landmark ruling sets a legal precedent for how AI-driven warfare is judged in international law.
    Collocation:to set a precedent
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    • arbitration //

    /ˌɑː.bɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The use of an independent person or body to settle a dispute.
    Traducción:arbitraje
    Example:The dispute over maritime boundaries was settled through binding arbitration.
    Collocation:binding arbitration
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    • codification //

    /ˌkəʊ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.
    Traducción:codificación
    Example:The codification of rules regarding autonomous weapons is a priority for global diplomats.
    Collocation:the codification of laws
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    • unilateral //

    /ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl/adj
    Definition:Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation.
    Traducción:unilateral
    Example:The unilateral withdrawal from the peace agreement caused widespread instability.
    Collocation:unilateral decision
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    • impunity //

    /ɪmˈpjuː.nə.ti/n
    Definition:Exemption from punishment or freedom from the consequences of an action.
    Traducción:impunidad
    Example:Human rights groups are fighting to ensure that war criminals do not act with impunity.
    Collocation:to act with impunity
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict compliance with international humanitarian law is mandatory for all peacekeeping forces.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • mediation //

    /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it.
    Traducción:mediación
    Example:The diplomatic mission focused on mediation to prevent the escalation of the border conflict.
    Collocation:peaceful mediation
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    • sanction //

    /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/n
    Definition:A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
    Traducción:sanción
    Example:Economic sanctions were imposed to pressure the regime into adhering to the peace treaty.
    Collocation:to impose sanctions
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    • adherence //

    /ədˈhɪə.rəns/n
    Definition:Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.
    Traducción:adhesión / cumplimiento
    Example:Strict adherence to the Geneva Conventions is required during all armed conflicts.
    Collocation:adherence to rules
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    • advocacy //

    /ˈæd.və.kə.si/n
    Definition:Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:defensa / promoción
    Example:Her advocacy for refugee rights has influenced international policy significantly.
    Collocation:human rights advocacy
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    • negotiation //

    /nəˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
    Traducción:negociación
    Example:The failure of the peace negotiations led to a sudden outbreak of violence.
    Collocation:peaceful negotiations
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    • compliance officer //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/n
    Definition:A person responsible for ensuring that an organization follows laws and regulations.
    Traducción:oficial de cumplimiento
    Example:The organization hired a compliance officer to monitor adherence to international trade laws.
    Collocation:appointed compliance officer
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    • liaison //

    /liˈeɪ.zɒn/n
    Definition:Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship.
    Traducción:enlace
    Example:The military liaison worked closely with NGOs to coordinate humanitarian aid delivery.
    Collocation:liaison officer
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    • protocol //

    /ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/n
    Definition:The official procedure or system of rules.
    Traducción:protocolo
    Example:New security protocols were implemented to protect civilian data during the conflict.
    Collocation:strict protocol
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:The committee provides oversight to ensure that humanitarian funds are used correctly.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • escalation //

    /ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:A rapid increase in the intensity or seriousness of something.
    Traducción:escalada
    Example:The sudden escalation of hostilities caught the international community by surprise.
    Collocation:rapid escalation
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    • instability //

    /ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state of being unstable.
    Traducción:inestabilidad
    Example:Political instability in the region has led to a massive displacement of people.
    Collocation:political instability
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    • disruption //

    /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/n
    Definition:Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
    Traducción:interrupción / alteración
    Example:The conflict caused a major disruption to the global supply chain.
    Collocation:major disruption
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    • unrest //

    /ʌnˈrest/n
    Definition:A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people.
    Traducción:disturbios / agitación
    Example:Civil unrest has been growing due to the economic fallout of the war.
    Collocation:civil unrest
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    • clash //

    /klæʃ/n
    Definition:A violent confrontation.
    Traducción:enfrentamiento / choque
    Example:There were violent clashes between protesters and security forces in the capital.
    Collocation:violent clashes
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    • blowup //

    /ˈbləʊ.ʌp/n
    Definition:A sudden outburst of anger or a sudden, violent event (informal/contemporary).
    Traducción:estallido / crisis repentina
    Example:The sudden political blowup in the region has halted all diplomatic talks.
    Collocation:sudden blowup
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    • messy //

    /ˈmes.i/adj
    Definition:Complicated and difficult to deal with (informal/contemporary).
    Traducción:complicado / caótico
    Example:The legal battle over the disputed territory is getting incredibly messy.
    Collocation:messy situation
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪn.dʒər/n
    Definition:An event or factor that changes the existing situation significantly (contemporary).
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The deployment of autonomous drones has been a total game-changer in modern warfare.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • fallout //

    /ˈfɔːl.aʊt/n
    Definition:The adverse side effects or results of a situation (contemporary/metaphorical).
    Traducción:consecuencias / repercusiones
    Example:The political fallout from the leaked documents was devastating for the administration.
    Collocation:political fallout
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    • hotspot //

    /ˈhɒt.spɒt/n
    Definition:A place where a lot of something is happening, especially something bad (contemporary).
    Traducción:punto crítico / zona de conflicto
    Example:The border region has become a geopolitical hotspot in recent months.
    Collocation:conflict hotspot
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