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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Law

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la Ley que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
equity
equity
[Sustantivo]

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

equidad

equidad

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

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

litigante

litigante

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

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

daños punitivos, indemnización punitiva

daños punitivos, indemnización punitiva

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
[Verbo]

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

cosignar, firmar conjuntamente

cosignar, firmar conjuntamente

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

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

intestado

intestado

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
[Sustantivo]

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

la barra, la barrera

la barra, la barrera

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

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

litigante

litigante

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

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

juez de paz

juez de paz

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

the reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or will occur

causa probable, motivo razonable

causa probable, motivo razonable

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

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

abogado

abogado

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

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

mandamiento judicial, orden judicial

mandamiento judicial, orden judicial

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

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

afidávit

afidávit

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

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

declaración, testimonio grabado

declaración, testimonio grabado

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

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

notario

notario

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

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

estatuto

estatuto

adjournment
adjournment
[Sustantivo]

the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting

aplazamiento, suspensión temporal

aplazamiento, suspensión temporal

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

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

calendario de audiencias, lista de casos

calendario de audiencias, lista de casos

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

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

absolución, exculpación

absolución, exculpación

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
[Sustantivo]

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

infracción

infracción

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

a formal accusation of a crime

acusación

acusación

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

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

libertad condicional, libertad bajo palabra

libertad condicional, libertad bajo palabra

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

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

extraditar

extraditar

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

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

arbitrar, juzgar

arbitrar, juzgar

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

to violate someone's rights or property

infringir, violar

infringir, violar

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

to invalidate a legal agreement

anular, invalidar

anular, invalidar

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

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

citación

citación

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

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

eximir

eximir

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

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

remitir

remitir

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

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

cumplir con

cumplir con

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

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

jurisprudencia, derecho jurisprudencial

jurisprudencia, derecho jurisprudencial

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

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

una redada, un arresto

una redada, un arresto

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

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

rescindir, anular, derogar

rescindir, anular, derogar

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

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

adjuntar, añadir

adjuntar, añadir

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

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

el reenvío, la remisión

el reenvío, la remisión

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

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

ordenanza

ordenanza

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