An "out of court settlement" is when two parties in a legal dispute decide to resolve their issue themselves, without going to trial. It's different from a court judgment because in a settlement, both parties agree on the terms, which usually involves paying money to the victim/complainant and keeping the details private. In contrast, a court judgment is decided by a judge or jury at the end of a case, which can be more costly and time-consuming but it's decision is public and final.

The Ludovico technique is a form of aversion therapy that conditions a patient to experience severe nausea when committing or even thinking about violent acts.

The non-denominational model of religion lacks formal divisions or sects within religious organizations, such as Islam and Buddhism. In contrast, the denominational model is characterized by clearly defined theological doctrines, structured leadership, and specific traditions that define each religious group, such as Roman Catholicism.

The papal conclave is the process by which the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church elects a new Pope. It is a gathering of the cardinal electors, convened to choose the Bishop of Rome, the leader of the Catholic Church.

Uploading one's consciousness to the cloud refers to the process of transferring a person's mind, thoughts, and identity into a digital space, allowing them to exist as a non-physical entity. Individuals who undergo this process lose all physical capabilities, including sensation and mobility, but can continue to think, communicate, and interact with the living through digital interfaces. This digital existence is persistent as long as the system supporting it remains functional and as long as others choose to engage with it.

The Akashic Records are a metaphysical archive containing every thought, memory, event, and future possibility of every being across all time. By pure chance, you have come across a laptop that grants readable access to these Records. While not difficult to use, you must search intentionally for information; knowledge is not given all at once or automatically. Due to their mystical nature, nothing you learn from them can ever be forgotten. You may choose to keep the Records or destroy them forever.

The "Noble Lie" is a political philosophy suggesting that the state can use propaganda to maintain social harmony and serve its interests. It posits that individuals hold a shared “noble” falsehood, and that society can only function if many people believe in such a lie.

For the purposes of this debate, protest candidates are those whose political views most heavily align with the voter's values, but who are extremely unlikely to win.

The United States has presented Syria with a set of conditions in exchange for partial sanctions relief. These conditions include (1) Eliminating Chemical Weapons, (2) Counterterrorism Cooperation, and (3) Exclusion of Foreign Fighters from Government. In return, the U.S. has offered unspecified sanctions relief, though no clear timeline has been given for Syria to meet these conditions or for the relief to take effect.

A special autonomous status grants a region self-governance distinct from other administrative divisions, as seen in Hong Kong and Macau. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, is resource-rich but remains underdeveloped. The ethnic Baloch population has long protested political marginalization, economic exploitation, and cultural suppression. These grievances have fueled separatist movements, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which seeks full independence.

Temporary Foreign Worker Programs (TFWPs) are government-regulated schemes that allow businesses to hire foreign workers for short-term employment when no suitable local candidates are available.

In many countries, workers have a legal right to strike. However, in sectors classified as "essential" (such as healthcare, firefighting, or policing), governments often mandate minimum service requirements during strike actions. These are legal obligations that require a baseline level of service or staffing to continue during a strike, intended to protect public health, safety, or social functioning.

Hybrid courts are combination of national and international legal elements including mixed composition of international and local judges.

Post-trauma reconstructed identity refers to how trauma reshapes an individual's identity, making it different from before. Pre-trauma identity reconstruction is a psychological approach aimed at restoring the individual's identity to its pre-trauma state.

Zombie companies are struggling firms that are unable to generate enough profits to cover their debt payments and likely rely on external financing to stay afloat. They often persist in operating during financial crises or economic downturns.

Blitzscaling is a strategy and set of techniques for driving and managing extremely rapid growth that prioritize speed over efficiency in an environment of uncertainty. It involves scaling as quickly as possible with the goal of taking market share and outpacing the competition.

Economic liberalism is a school of thought that emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy, the protection of property rights, and the primacy of free markets and international trade. Major international financial institutions (e.g. the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization) often promote this doctrine through policy recommendations and structural adjustment programs — including lowering trade tariffs, reducing public spending, and encouraging privatization of state-owned enterprises.

The K-pop Idol System focuses on perfection, performance, and global appeal, with idols undergoing years of rigorous training before debuting. Groups sign fixed-term contracts (typically 7 years), but renewal or disbandment varies. In contrast, the J-pop Idol System emphasizes personality and local fan engagement, with idols debuting young and improving on the job. Instead of fixed contracts, J-pop follows a “graduation system,” where members leave and are replaced, allowing groups to continue indefinitely.

Blackwashing is a phenomenon where a popular historically white character is replaced by a person of color.