Elida  +  311457 Sat, 06 Jan 07 06:07 PM In what meanings are the words in violet used in these sentences? 1-Thus, it is usually irrelevant whose name is on the rent book or lease, for the court can simply override that and transfer the tenancy as it thinks fit. 2-The mother in Pv T(2003) was awarded maintenance for her child which took into account her needs as the primary carer 3-Financial claims for the children are not just limited to income; claims can also be made for lumb sums and even fro transfers of property. Thanx in advance Elida Elida Joined on Fri, Dec 15 2006 Tirana, Albania Full Member 236 Why "abbreviation" is such a long word??

	Nef  +  311549 Sat, 06 Jan 07 10:53 PM Hi, Elida The only violet I saw was in the first sentence. In what meanings are the words in violet used in these sentences? 1-Thus, it is usually irrelevant whose name is on the rent book or lease, for the court can simply override that and transfer the tenancy as it thinks fit. To override is usually to formally (officially) change an existing condition or decision. The person or people doing this must have recognized responsibility and authority. Think of a tennis game. A linesperson makes a call that the umpire (the person in charge) thinks is wrong. The linesperson said the ball is out (not good). But the umpire says the ball is in (good). The umpire changes  the call. The tennis match proceeds accordingly. The umpire overrode the original call (decision of the linesperson).  Nef Joined on Sun, Jan 1 2006 California, USA Regular Member 638 Images

	Elida  +  311553 Sat, 06 Jan 07 10:59 PM lol..Nef...you're right. ok for the 1st sentece. regarding the second...i wanted to know about "awarded" regarding the third: lump sums Elida

	Nef  +  311567 Sat, 06 Jan 07 11:25 PM 2-The mother in Pv T(2003) was awarded maintenance for her child which took into account her needs as the primary carer The mother's status as the primary parent was recognized by the court. The court ruled that the mother should receive money to care for the child.  3-Financial claims for the children are not just limited to income; claims can also be made for lump sums and even fro (for?) transfers of property. A lump sum is a payment that is made at one time. Because it is made only once, a lump sum may be relatively large. This is different from payments that are to be made at intervals (yearly, monthly, etc.). Nef

	Elida  +  311571 Sat, 06 Jan 07 11:32 PM  Nef wrote: only once, a lump sum may be relatively large. This is different from payments that are to be made at intervals (yearly, monthly, etc.). the lump sum is a payment for what?? Elida

	Grammar Geek  +  311575 Sat, 06 Jan 07 11:38 PM Your context doesn't make it clear. A lump sum is just a big amount of money paid at one time, usually covering the amount required for many smaller payments. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,667 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!

	Elida  +  311581 Sun, 07 Jan 07 12:00 AM  Grammar Geek wrote: Your context doesn't make it clear. A lump sum is just a big amount of money paid at one time, usually covering the amount required for many smaller payments. OK. Elida Grammar

	YoHf  +  311999 Sun, 07 Jan 07 06:04 PM I have already answered your question here: http://www.englishforums.com/English/Help/dmwjh/Post.htm YoHf Joined on Wed, Oct 26 2005 Senior Member 3,347 Shinichi Okazaki.