Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Asuntos Legales

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to attest

[Verbo]

to establish the truth of something by providing evidence or testimony

atestiguar

Ex: The manager attested to the employee 's punctuality .El gerente **atestiguó** la puntualidad del empleado.

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barrister

[Sustantivo]

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

abogado

Ex: As a barrister, he is known for his sharp legal mind and eloquent courtroom presentations .Como **abogado**, es conocido por su aguda mente legal y sus elocuentes presentaciones en el tribunal.

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codicil

[Sustantivo]

a legal document added to a will that changes, explains, or adds to its original terms

codicilo, añadido testamentario

Ex: He signed a codicil leaving part of his estate to charity .Firmó un **codicilo** que legaba parte de su herencia a la caridad.

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complicity

[Sustantivo]

the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

complicidad

Ex: The investigation uncovered the complicity of several officials in the bribery scandal .La investigación descubrió la **complicidad** de varios funcionarios en el escándalo de sobornos.

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concordat

[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement, particularly one between a certain country and the Roman Catholic Church

concordato

Ex: The concordat between the nation and the Catholic Church was finalized after lengthy discussions .El **concordato** entre la nación y la Iglesia Católica se finalizó después de largas discusiones.

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to exculpate

[Verbo]

to clear someone's name of accusations and prove their innocence

exculpar

Ex: He was exculpated by the new witness testimony that disproved the allegations .Fue **exculpado** por el nuevo testimonio que refutó las acusaciones.

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litigation

[Sustantivo]

the formal procedure of resolving disputes through the court system

litigio

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precept

[Sustantivo]

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

precepto

Ex: The legal precept " Innocent until proven guilty " reflects a foundational principle in many justice systems , emphasizing the presumption of innocence .El **precepto** legal "Inocente hasta que se demuestre lo contrario" refleja un principio fundamental en muchos sistemas de justicia, enfatizando la presunción de inocencia.

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to exonerate

[Verbo]

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

exonerar

Ex: She frequently exonerates employees based on verifiable evidence .Ella **exonera** frecuentemente a los empleados basándose en evidencia verificable.

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illicit

[Adjetivo]

against the law, especially criminal law

ilícito

Ex: Authorities arrested several suspects involved in an illicit human smuggling operation .Las autoridades arrestaron a varios sospechosos involucrados en una operación **ilícita** de contrabando de personas.

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impunity

[Sustantivo]

freedom from punishment, harm, or consequences despite wrongdoing

impunidad

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malfeasance

[Sustantivo]

an illegal or unjust act committed by a person of high standing

$infracción$

infracción

Ex: She was fired after her involvement in malfeasance was exposed .Fue despedida después de que su participación en **malfeasance** fuera expuesta.

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to ordain

[Verbo]

to officially order something using one's higher authority

ordenar, decretar

Ex: The king will ordain a special ceremony to honor outstanding citizens for their contributions .El rey **decretará** una ceremonia especial para honrar a los ciudadanos destacados por sus contribuciones.

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cause celebre

[Frase]

a controversial legal case, issue, or event that attracts widespread public attention and debate

Ex: The campaign against animal testing became a global cause célèbre.

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precedent

[Sustantivo]

a legal principle or rule created by a previous court decision, used as a guide in deciding similar future cases

un precedente, una jurisprudencia

Ex: Breaking from established precedent is rare in the judicial system .Romper con un **precedente** establecido es raro en el sistema judicial.

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plea bargain

[Sustantivo]

an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for the dismissal of a more serious one

acuerdo de culpabilidad, negociación de declaración

Ex: Without a plea bargain, the trial could have lasted for months .Sin un **acuerdo de culpabilidad**, el juicio podría haber durado meses.

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draconian

[Adjetivo]

connected to Draco, the ancient Athenian lawmaker, or to his extremely harsh set of laws

draconiano, draconio

Ex: Scholars debate the fairness of draconian measures in maintaining order .Los eruditos debaten sobre la equidad de las medidas **draconianas** para mantener el orden.

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to indict

[Verbo]

to officially accuse a person of a crime

acusar

Ex: The investigators are currently indicting the suspect for money laundering .Los investigadores están actualmente **acusando** al sospechoso de lavado de dinero.

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infraction

[Sustantivo]

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

$infracción$

infracción

Ex: The company has a zero-tolerance policy for infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations .La empresa tiene una política de tolerancia cero para las **infracciones** de su código de conducta, aplicando sanciones estrictas por violaciones.

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libel

[Sustantivo]

a written statement in a legal case, outlining the harmful statements made against someone and what they seek from the court

difamación, calumnia

Ex: The plaintiff 's libel detailed how the defamatory statements had harmed their reputation in the community .El **libelo** del demandante detallaba cómo las declaraciones difamatorias habían dañado su reputación en la comunidad.

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plaintiff

[Sustantivo]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

demandante

Ex: During the trial , the plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .Durante el juicio, el **demandante** testificó sobre el impacto de las acciones del acusado.

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venial

[Adjetivo]

not grave and thus capable of being pardoned or overlooked

venial

Ex: Although the oversight was venial, it still required correction to maintain accuracy .Aunque el descuido fue **venial**, aún requería corrección para mantener la precisión.

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to vindicate

[Verbo]

to clear someone from blame or suspicion and prove their innocence

vindicar

Ex: The judge 's ruling vindicated him , confirming his innocence beyond a doubt .El fallo del juez lo **vindicó**, confirmando su inocencia más allá de toda duda.

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respite

[Sustantivo]

the postponement or cancellation of punishment, especially in a legal context

suspensión, aplazamiento

Ex: The king offered a respite as an act of mercy .El rey ofreció un **respiro** como un acto de misericordia.

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affidavit

[Sustantivo]

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

afidávit

Ex: Falsifying information in an affidavit can result in serious legal consequences , including perjury charges .Falsificar información en un **affidávit** puede resultar en serias consecuencias legales, incluyendo cargos de perjurio.

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alimony

[Sustantivo]

the money that is demanded by the court to be paid to an ex-spouse or ex-partner

pensión alimenticia

Ex: The judge considered various factors in determining the amount of alimony to be paid .El juez consideró varios factores para determinar la cantidad de **pensión alimenticia** que se debe pagar.

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acquittal

[Sustantivo]

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

absolución, exculpación

Ex: Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .Tras la **absolución**, el acusado fue liberado de la custodia y se le permitió reanudar su vida normal.

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amnesty

[Sustantivo]

an official pardon or release from punishment for a specific offense

amnistía, indulto

Ex: The treaty included amnesty clauses for both sides .El tratado incluía cláusulas de **amnistía** para ambas partes.

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arbiter

[Sustantivo]

a person appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue

árbitro

Ex: The committee appointed an arbiter to settle the conflict between departments .

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to arbitrate

[Verbo]

to officially resolve a disagreement between people

arbitrar

Ex: The parents asked their older child to arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .Los padres le pidieron a su hijo mayor que **arbitrara** la discusión entre sus hermanos menores.

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to arraign

[Verbo]

to formally request someone’s presence in court to answer for a serious crime

procesar

Ex: Authorities arraigned the defendant in front of the judge early this morning .Las autoridades **acusaron** al acusado frente al juez esta mañana temprano.

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to abet

[Verbo]

to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime

ser cómplice de

Ex: The accomplice abetted the thief in the robbery .El cómplice **instigó** al ladrón en el robo.

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