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

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

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

spravedlnost, rovnost

spravedlnost, rovnost

Ex: Students have the right to plead their case and equity if they feel they have been treated unjustly according to the academic code of conduct .
litigant
[Podstatné jméno]

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

žalobce, strana v řízení

žalobce, strana v řízení

Ex: The small business owner found himself as litigant in a contract dispute with a former partner over the terms of their dissolved agreement .
punitive damages
[Podstatné jméno]

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

trestné škody, náhrada za trestné jednání

trestné škody, náhrada za trestné jednání

Ex: The class-action lawsuit punitive damages against the pharmaceutical company for unethical marketing practices .
to co-sign
[sloveso]

to sign a document or agreement jointly with another person, taking equal responsibility for fulfilling its terms

podepsat společně, podepsat jako spolusignatář

podepsat společně, podepsat jako spolusignatář

Ex: To help his friend secure the car loan, he agreed to co-sign the financing agreement, making him equally liable for the payments.
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

neplatnost závěti, dědění bez závěti

neplatnost závěti, dědění bez závěti

Ex: The family faced complications in settling the deceased 's affairs due to the absence of a will and the application intestacy laws .
bar
[Podstatné jméno]

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

bar, lavice

bar, lavice

Ex: The defendant remained behind bar until called to the stand .
litigator
[Podstatné jméno]

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

žalobce, advokát

žalobce, advokát

Ex: In the courtroom , litigator presented persuasive arguments and effectively cross-examined witnesses to support their client 's case .
magistrate
[Podstatné jméno]

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

soudce, magistrát

soudce, magistrát

Ex: Magistrates play a crucial role in the judicial system , handling a wide range of cases from traffic violations to minor criminal offenses .
probable cause
[Podstatné jméno]

the reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or will occur

pravděpodobný důvod, předpokládaný důvod

pravděpodobný důvod, předpokládaný důvod

Ex: The court determined that the anonymous tip provided probable cause for a search warrant .
barrister
[Podstatné jméno]

a legal professional who is qualified and licensed to advocate on the behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts, primarily in Britain

obhájce, advokát

obhájce, advokát

Ex: As barrister, he is known for his sharp legal mind and eloquent courtroom presentations .
injunction
[Podstatné jméno]

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

soudní příkaz, injenční příkaz

soudní příkaz, injenční příkaz

Ex: The singer was granted injunction against the paparazzi to protect her privacy .
affidavit
[Podstatné jméno]

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

prohlášení učiněné pod přísahou, čestné prohlášení

prohlášení učiněné pod přísahou, čestné prohlášení

Ex: Falsifying information in affidavit can result in serious legal consequences , including perjury charges .
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, depozice

výpověď, depozice

Ex: The witnessdeposition was admitted as evidence during the trial , influencing the judge and jury .
notary
[Podstatné jméno]

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

notář, notářský úředník

notář, notářský úředník

Ex: notary confirmed the identity of the signatories and witnessed the signing of the will in accordance with state law .
bylaw
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vyhláška, pravidlo

vyhláška, pravidlo

adjournment
[Podstatné jméno]

the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting

odročení, přerušení

odročení, přerušení

Ex: The attorney requested adjournment to better prepare for the cross-examination of the witness .
docket
[Podstatné jméno]

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

rozpis případů, soudní seznam

rozpis případů, soudní seznam

Ex: The court administrator distributed copies of docket to legal professionals attending the trial .
acquittal
[Podstatné jméno]

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

osvobození, zproštění obžaloby

osvobození, zproštění obžaloby

Ex: Following acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .
infraction
[Podstatné jméno]

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

provinění, porušení

provinění, porušení

Ex: The company has a zero-tolerance policy infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations .
indictment
[Podstatné jméno]

a formal accusation of a crime

obžaloba, obvinění

obžaloba, obvinění

Ex: Upon receiving indictment, the defendant was arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement officers .
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

podmíněné propuštění, parole

podmíněné propuštění, parole

Ex: Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.
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, extradovat

vydat, extradovat

Ex: The judge ruled that they could extradite the accused without proper evidence .
to adjudicate
[sloveso]

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

rozhodnout, adjudikovat

rozhodnout, adjudikovat

Ex: Last month , the mediator was adjudicating conflicts between the parties .
to infringe
[sloveso]

to violate someone's rights or property

porušit, narušit

porušit, narušit

Ex: The court found the defendant guilty infringing the patent rights of a competing company .
to annul
[sloveso]

to invalidate a legal agreement

anulovat, zrušit

anulovat, zrušit

Ex: The parties sought annul the contract after discovering that it had been signed under duress .
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 předvolání

předvolání, soudní předvolání

Ex: The court clerk subpoenas for the employees who could provide essential information in the investigation .
to exempt
[sloveso]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

osvobodit, vyjmout

osvobodit, vyjmout

Ex: The government exempt certain charitable organizations from paying income taxes .
to remand
[sloveso]

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

vrátit případ, předat případ zpět

vrátit případ, předat případ zpět

Ex: The judge 's decision remand the juvenile offender to a rehabilitation facility was aimed at providing appropriate intervention and support .
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: During the court trial , witnesses are required abide by the judge 's directives .
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

soudní precedenty, judikatura

soudní precedenty, judikatura

Ex: The court 's decision was influenced by case law that established a precedent in similar situations .
bust
[Podstatné jméno]

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

razzia, zatčení

razzia, zatčení

to rescind
[sloveso]

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

zrušit, odvolat

zrušit, odvolat

Ex: The company rescinded the controversial policy after receiving significant backlash from employees .
to annex
[sloveso]

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

připojit, přiložit

připojit, přiložit

Ex: Please remember annex the receipts to your expense report for reimbursement .
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

přenesení, postoupení

přenesení, postoupení

Ex: The lawyer argued that remit was crucial for a fair trial , as the current court lacked the appropriate jurisdiction .
ordinance
[Podstatné jméno]

an official rule or order that is imposed by the law or someone with authority

nařízení, vyhláška

nařízení, vyhláška

Ex: Violating ordinance can result in fines or other penalties imposed by the local government .
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