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to accuse
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to challenge
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trial
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justice
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injustice
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strict
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legal
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legally
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valid
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regulation
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to judge
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authority
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inspector
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clause
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claim
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bill
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action
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to appeal
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bail
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brief
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charge
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to charge
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to defend
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to file
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to issue
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to prohibit
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prohibition
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to try
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to break
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to chair
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to get away
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to require
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to disqualify
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judgment
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criminal record
to account
considerar

considerar

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/əˈkaʊnt/
Verbo

to regard someone or something in a particular way

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He accounts the discovery of the lost treasure as a turning point in his life.
In the evaluation, creativity will be accounted as a valuable skill.
Ignoring customer feedback could not be accounted as good business practice.

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to accuse
acusar

acusar

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/əkˈjuz/
Verbo

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

synonymcharge
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She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting.
He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.
The teacher warned the students not to accuse each other without solid proof.

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Transitivo
to accuse
to challenge
recusar

recusar

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/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/
Verbo

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

synonymtake exception
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The attorney sought to challenge the witness’s credibility during the trial.
The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court.
He planned to challenge the results of the election based on alleged irregularities.

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to suspect
sospechar

sospechar

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/ˈsəsˌpɛkt/, /səˈspɛkt/
Verbo

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

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The detective suspects the woman of being the mastermind behind the crime.
They suspect the employee of taking money from the cash register.
The police began to suspect him after they found his fingerprints at the crime scene.

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case
caso

caso

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/ˈkeɪs/
Verbo

a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law

synonymcausa
synonymcause
synonymlawsuit
synonymsuit
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The high-profile case attracted a lot of media attention and public interest.
The judge scheduled the case for trial next month, giving both parties time to gather their evidence.
The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.
family court
tribunal familiar

tribunal familiar

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/fˈæmɪli kˈoːɹt/
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a court that decides on family matters such as divorce

synonymcourt of domestic relations
synonymdomestic relations court
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Family court deals with matters such as child support, adoption, and domestic violence cases.
Family court deals with matters such as child support, adoption, and domestic violence cases.
The family court mediator helped them reach an agreement on child custody without a lengthy trial.

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jury
jurado

jurado

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/ˈdʒʊɹi/
Verbo

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

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The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds.
During the trial, the jury listened carefully to testimonies from both sides.
The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.
jury
trial
juicio

juicio

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/ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ/
Verbo

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

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The trial attracted a lot of media attention due to the high-profile nature of the case.
The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements.
The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented.
trial
justice
justicia

justicia

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/ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs/
Verbo

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

synonymjustness
antonyminjustice
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The victim's family sought justice through the court system for the crimes committed against their loved one.
They believed that true justice could only be achieved through reforms in the legal system.
Many people protested, demanding justice for the wrongfully accused.
justice
injustice
injusticia

injusticia

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/ˌɪnˈdʒəstɪs/
Verbo

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

synonymunjustness
antonymjustice
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She felt a deep sense of injustice when her brother was unfairly treated by the authorities.
The documentary shed light on the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities.
The community rallied together to protest against the injustice of racial discrimination.
strict
estricto

estricto

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/ˈstɹɪkt/
Verbo

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

synonymhard-and-fast
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The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees.
The school enforces strict dress code regulations to maintain a professional learning environment.
The library has a strict policy against overdue books, imposing fines for late returns.
legal
legal

legal

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/ˈɫiɡəɫ/
Verbo

related to the law or the legal system

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The defendant sought legal advice before the trial.
Legal aid organizations provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals.
The company's legal team reviewed the contract before signing.
legal
legally
legalmente

legalmente

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/ˈɫiɡəɫi/
Verbo

in a manner that is required or allowed by the law

synonymde jure
synonymlawfully
antonymunlawfully
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She inherited the property legally through the proper channels of a valid will.
The company sought legal advice to ensure they were operating legally within the regulations of the industry.
The contract was drafted and signed to ensure that all transactions were conducted legally.

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Adverbio de Modo
legally
valid
válido

válido

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/ˈvæɫɪd/
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acceptable by the law or any authority

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The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue.
The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months to enter the country.
regulation
regulación

regulación

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/ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫeɪʃən/
Verbo

the process of controlling something by means of rules

synonymregulating
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The regulation of air quality standards aims to reduce pollution emissions from industrial factories.
Effective regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of medications.
Strict regulation of food safety standards ensures that products meet health and hygiene requirements before reaching consumers.
to judge
juzgar

juzgar

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/ˈdʒədʒ/
Verbo

to decide whether or not a person is innocent in a court of law

synonymlabel
synonympronounce
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The jury will judge the defendant based on the evidence presented during the trial.
The court system is designed to judge the defendant's actions according to the law.
It is his duty to impartially judge the facts of the case.

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Intransitivo
to judge
authority
autoridad

autoridad

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/əˈθɔɹəti/
Verbo

the right or power to give orders to people

synonymauthorisation
synonymauthorization
synonymdominance
synonympotency
synonymsay-so
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The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.
The committee was given the authority to make final decisions on budget allocations.
The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
inspector
inspector

inspector

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/ˌɪnˈspɛktɝ/
Verbo

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

clause
cláusula

cláusula

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/ˈkɫɔz/
Verbo

a separate part of a legal document that requires or talks about something specific

synonymarticle
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The contract contains a confidentiality clause that prohibits the disclosure of sensitive information to third parties.
The insurance policy has a deductible clause, which outlines the amount the policyholder must pay out of pocket before the insurer covers the rest.
The employment contract includes a non-compete clause preventing the employee from working for a competitor for a certain period after leaving the company.
claim
reclamación

reclamación

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/ˈkɫeɪm/
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a request for an amount of money that one believes is rightful

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The landlord disputed the tenant's claim to the security deposit, alleging property damage beyond normal wear and tear.
She submitted a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during her hospitalization.
The insurance company denied his claim for damages, citing insufficient evidence.
bill
proyecto de ley

proyecto de ley

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/ˈbɪɫ/
Verbo

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

synonymmeasure
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The bill was delayed in the legislative process due to disagreements among committee members.
The senator sponsored the bill to address healthcare reform.
After several debates, the bill was passed and became law.
action
acción

acción

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/ˈækʃən/
Verbo

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal

synonymaction at law
synonymlegal action
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The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.
The court decided to dismiss the action due to lack of evidence.
to appeal
apelar a

apelar a

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/əˈpiɫ/
Verbo

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

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The prosecution appealed the judge's decision to suppress key evidence in the case.
The tenant's lawyer advised them to appeal the eviction order issued by the housing court.
The defendant decided to appeal the verdict of the lower court in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome.

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bail
fianza

fianza

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/ˈbeɪɫ/
Verbo

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

synonymbail bond
synonymbond
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The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant's release from jail before the trial.
The bail bondsman agreed to post bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee.
The bail bondsman agreed to post bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee.
brief
escrito

escrito

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/ˈbɹif/
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a short document stating the facts provided by one side of a case to be presented to a court or judge

synonymlegal brief
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The judge reviewed the brief to understand the central issues of the case.
The lawyer submitted a detailed brief to support her client's position.
Each side prepared a brief summarizing their arguments before the trial began.
charge
acusación

acusación

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/ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/
Verbo

an accusation against a person who is on trial

synonymcomplaint
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The charge of fraud led to a lengthy investigation and trial.
The prosecutor outlined the charges in court, detailing the alleged crimes.
The defendant faced several charges, including theft and assault.
to charge
acusar

acusar

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/ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/
Verbo

to officially accuse someone of an offense

synonymaccuse
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Last year, the authorities successfully charged the suspect with money laundering.
Right now, the legal team is actively charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal.
Law enforcement officers may charge individuals with trespassing if they enter restricted areas.

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to charge
to defend
defender

defender

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/dɪˈfɛnd/
Verbo

to represent a person who is on trial

synonymrepresent
antonymprosecute
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The team of lawyers was tasked with defending the corporation in a major lawsuit.
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
He hired a prominent firm to defend him in the complex legal dispute.

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to file
presentar

presentar

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/ˈfaɪɫ/
Verbo

to officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements

synonymregister
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The defendant filed a counterclaim in response to the plaintiff's allegations.
The clerk filed the property deed with the county office for official registration.
After the meeting, the company filed the tax returns as required by law.

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to file
to issue
publicar

publicar

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/ˈɪʃu/
Verbo

to release an official document such as a statement, warrant, etc.

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The police department issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
The school issued diplomas to graduating students during the ceremony.
The court issued an injunction to halt construction on the disputed property.

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to prohibit
prohibir

prohibir

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/pɹoʊˈhɪbət/
Verbo

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

synonymdisallow
synonymforbid
synonyminterdict
synonymnix
synonymproscribe
synonymveto
antonympermit
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The new legislation prohibits the sale of alcohol within 500 meters of schools and places of worship.
The regulations prohibit parking in front of fire hydrants to ensure easy access for emergency vehicles.
The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits.

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to prohibit
prohibition
prohibición

prohibición

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/ˌpɹoʊəˈbɪʃən/
Verbo

a regulation or rule that forbids the use or practice of something

synonymban
synonymproscription
to try
juzgar

juzgar

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/ˈtɹaɪ/
Verbo

to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial

synonymadjudicate
synonymjudge
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The judge tried the case fairly and impartially.
The case was tried in a lower court before being appealed.

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to break
violar

violar

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/ˈbɹeɪk/
Verbo

to fail to obey the law

synonymbreach
synonymgo against
synonyminfract
synonymoffend
synonymtransgress
synonymviolate
antonymobserve
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Breaking copyright laws can lead to legal action against content creators.
Breaking the no-smoking rule can result in fines in public places.
The company will face consequences if they break environmental regulations.

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to chair
presidir

presidir

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/ˈtʃɛɹ/
Verbo

to lead a committee or meeting

synonymlead
synonymmoderate
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The CEO often chairs high-level strategy sessions to steer the company's direction.
The experienced professor will chair the academic committee, overseeing curriculum decisions.
During the conference, he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies.

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to chair
to get away
escaparse

escaparse

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/ɡɛt ɐwˈeɪ/
Verbo

to escape from someone or somewhere

synonymbreak loose
synonymescape

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Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
get
partícula de la frase
away
to get away
to require
(exigir)

(exigir)

requerir

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/ˌɹiˈkwaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈkwaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈkwaɪɝ/
Verbo

to make something mandatory or necessary

synonymask
synonymexpect
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The situation requires quick thinking and action.
The event requires a ticket for entry.
The plan requires approval from the board before proceeding.

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to disqualify
inhabilitar

inhabilitar

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/dɪsˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪ/
Verbo

to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule

antonymqualify
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The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.
He was disqualified from the race for taking performance-enhancing drugs.
She had already been disqualified from the previous competition for using performance enhancers.

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Transitivo
judgment
fallo

fallo

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/ˈdʒədʒmənt/
Verbo

the decision of a judge or law court

synonymjudicial decision
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The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.
The court’s judgment favored the plaintiff, awarding significant damages.
The judgment set a legal precedent for future cases involving similar issues.
criminal record
(récord criminal)

(récord criminal)

antecedentes penales

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/kɹˈɪmɪnəl ɹˈɛkɚd/
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a legal document that shows a person's history of breaking the law and being punished for it

synonymrecord
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The criminal record showed a history of minor offenses but no serious crimes.
The background check revealed a criminal record with several past convictions.
She was determined to avoid any further additions to her criminal record.

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