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Slovní zásoba pro IELTS Academic (Skóre 8-9) - Law

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
equity
equity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being fair and just toward people according to natural law

spravedlnost

spravedlnost

Ex: The company ethics policy aims to ensure equity in the workplace by treating all employees fairly according to established guidelines. 
litigant
litigant
[Podstatné jméno]

(law) a person or party involved in a legal case

strana sporu, účastník soudního sporu

strana sporu, účastník soudního sporu

Ex: The litigant filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination in the workplace. 
punitive damages
punitive damages
[Podstatné jméno]

an extra financial compensation awarded in a lawsuit to punish the defendant for bad behavior and deter future wrongdoing

trestní škoda, odstrašující náhrada škody

trestní škoda, odstrašující náhrada škody

Ex: In the product liability case, the court awarded punitive damages to deter the company from manufacturing unsafe products. 
to co-sign
to co-sign
[sloveso]

to sign a document in addition to another person's signature to guarantee a loan or financial obligation

spolupodepsat, podepsat jako ručitel

spolupodepsat, podepsat jako ručitel

Ex: She agreed to co-sign her friend's car loan. 
intestacy
intestacy
[Podstatné jméno]

the condition of dying without a valid will, leaving the distribution of one's estate to be determined by the laws of intestate succession rather than specific instructions in a will

intestátní, smrt bez závěti

intestátní, smrt bez závěti

Ex: In the absence of a will, the deceased's estate will be subject to intestacy, and the distribution will follow legal guidelines. 
bar
bar
[Podstatné jméno]

the physical railing or barrier in a courtroom that separates participants from the judge

bariéra, zábradlí

bariéra, zábradlí

Ex: The court reporter sat just outside the bar, capturing a verbatim record of the proceedings. 
litigator
litigator
[Podstatné jméno]

a lawyer who specializes in bringing a lawsuit against people or organizations in a court of law

procesní právník, právník specializující se na soudní spory

procesní právník, právník specializující se na soudní spory

Ex: As a skilled litigator, she has successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile court cases. 
magistrate
magistrate
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who acts as a judge in a law court and deals with minor offenses

soudce, magistrát

soudce, magistrát

Ex: The magistrate presided over the small claims court, resolving disputes between individuals. 
probable cause
probable cause
[Podstatné jméno]

the reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or will occur

pravděpodobná příčina, rozumné podezření

pravděpodobná příčina, rozumné podezření

Ex: The police officer had probable cause to stop the vehicle due to a traffic violation. 
barrister
barrister
[Podstatné jméno]

a legal professional qualified and licensed to advocate on behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts

advokát, právník

advokát, právník

Ex: The barrister specialized in family law, providing guidance and representation in divorce and custody cases. 
injunction
injunction
[Podstatné jméno]

a legal order from a court that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a specific action

soudní příkaz, předběžné opatření

soudní příkaz, předběžné opatření

Ex: A temporary injunction was granted, halting the eviction process until the case could be reviewed. 
affidavit
affidavit
[Podstatné jméno]

a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court

čestné prohlášení, affidavit

čestné prohlášení, affidavit

Ex: She signed an affidavit, swearing under oath to tell the truth in her statement to the court. 
deposition
deposition
[Podstatné jméno]

a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings

výpověď, nahrávané svědectví

výpověď, nahrávané svědectví

Ex: The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial. 
notary
notary
[Podstatné jméno]

an official authorized to conduct particular legal formalities, especially to make documents legally acceptable

notář, veřejný úředník

notář, veřejný úředník

Ex: The notary public witnessed the signing of the legal document and affixed their official seal. 
bylaw
bylaw
[Podstatné jméno]

a set of rules or directives made and maintained by an authority, especially in order to regulate conduct

nařízení, vyhláška

nařízení, vyhláška

adjournment
adjournment
[Podstatné jméno]

the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting

odročení, dočasné přerušení

odročení, dočasné přerušení

Ex: The judge called for a brief adjournment to allow the attorneys to review new evidence. 
docket
docket
[Podstatné jméno]

a list of cases scheduled for a court's consideration, including details such as case numbers, parties involved, and hearing dates

jednací řád, seznam případů

jednací řád, seznam případů

Ex: The judge reviewed the docket to determine the order of cases to be heard in the morning session. 
acquittal
acquittal
[Podstatné jméno]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

osvobození, zproštění viny

osvobození, zproštění viny

Ex: The defendant was relieved to receive an acquittal after a lengthy trial, as the jury found them not guilty of all charges. 
infraction
infraction
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

přestupek,  trestný čin

přestupek, trestný čin

Ex: The police issued a citation for the minor infraction of jaywalking. 
indictment
indictment
[Podstatné jméno]

a formal accusation of a crime

obvinění, žaloba

obvinění, žaloba

Ex: The indictment revealed a complex web of illegal activities involving drug trafficking and money laundering. 
parole
parole
[Podstatné jméno]

(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct

podmínečné propuštění

podmínečné propuštění

Ex: After serving half of his sentence in prison, the inmate was eligible for parole, subject to certain conditions and supervision. 
to extradite
to extradite
[sloveso]

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

vydat, předat

vydat, předat

Ex: The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement. 
to adjudicate
to adjudicate
[sloveso]

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

rozhodnout, rozhodovat

rozhodnout, rozhodovat

Ex: The judge will adjudicate the case and determine the appropriate legal resolution. 
to infringe
to infringe
[sloveso]

to violate someone's rights or property

porušit, porušovat

porušit, porušovat

Ex: The company was warned about potential legal consequences if it continued to infringe environmental regulations. 
to annul
to annul
[sloveso]

to invalidate a legal agreement

anulovat, prohlásit za neplatné

anulovat, prohlásit za neplatné

Ex: The court ruled to annul the contract, declaring it void from the beginning due to a lack of mutual consent. 
subpoena
subpoena
[Podstatné jméno]

a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding

předvolání, soudní příkaz

předvolání, soudní příkaz

Ex: The attorney served a subpoena on the key witness, requiring their presence at the trial. 
to exempt
to exempt
[sloveso]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

osvobodit, vyloučit

osvobodit, vyloučit

Ex: The government announced a program to exempt low-income families from certain property taxes. 
to remand
to remand
[sloveso]

to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review

vrátit, postoupit zpět

vrátit, postoupit zpět

Ex: The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings. 
to abide by
to abide by
[sloveso]

to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority

dodržovat, řídit se

dodržovat, řídit se

Ex: The employees must abide by the supervisor's instructions at the construction site. 
case law
case law
[Podstatné jméno]

the body of law formed by judicial decisions and precedents established in past court cases, used as a basis for deciding similar issues in subsequent legal proceedings

judikatura, precedentní právo

judikatura, precedentní právo

Ex: The Supreme Court's landmark decisions have significantly shaped case law in areas such as civil rights and constitutional law. 
bust
bust
[Podstatné jméno]

a raid or arrest, often resulting from police or law enforcement investigations

razie, zatčení

razie, zatčení

Ex: The drug bust happened early this morning. 
to rescind
to rescind
[sloveso]

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

zrušit, odvolat

zrušit, odvolat

Ex: The board is currently rescinding the previous decision due to new evidence. 
to annex
to annex
[sloveso]

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

připojit, přiložit

připojit, přiložit

Ex: The additional terms were annexed to the main contract for clarity. 
remit
remit
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of sending a legal case from one court to another for review or resolution, often due to jurisdictional or procedural reasons

předání, odeslání

předání, odeslání

Ex: The governor's remit of the prisoner's sentence brought relief to the inmate's family, who had advocated for clemency. 
ordinance
ordinance
[Podstatné jméno]

an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body

nařízení, vyhláška

nařízení, vyhláška

Ex: Residents were asked to comply with the water conservation ordinance during the drought. 
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