Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico) - La Ley

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la ley, como "judge", "charge", "judicial", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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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 .

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to break

[Verbo]

to fail to obey the law

violar

Ex: Breaking copyright laws can lead to legal action against content creators .**Violar** las leyes de derechos de autor puede llevar a acciones legales contra los creadores de contenido.

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defendant

[Sustantivo]

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

acusado

Ex: The defendant remained composed throughout the trial , maintaining innocence despite the prosecution 's strong arguments .El **acusado** permaneció sereno durante todo el juicio, manteniendo su inocencia a pesar de los fuertes argumentos de la fiscalía.

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to judge

[Verbo]

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

juzgar

Ex: Lawyers presented their arguments to convince the court to judge in their favor .Los abogados presentaron sus argumentos para convencer al tribunal de **juzgar** a su favor.

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jury

[Sustantivo]

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

jurado

Ex: The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .El **jurado** estaba compuesto por individuos de diversas profesiones y orígenes.

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law-abiding

[Adjetivo]

being obedient to the law

obediente de las leyes

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offender

[Sustantivo]

a person who commits a crime

delincuente

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way for offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .El servicio comunitario puede ser una forma constructiva para que los **infractores** reparen sus acciones y contribuyan positivamente a la sociedad.

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solicitor

[Sustantivo]

(in the UK) a lawyer who is entitled to give legal advice, prepare legal documents for contracts and defend people in lower courts of law

abogado

Ex: The solicitor explained the terms of the contract clearly .El **solicitor** explicó claramente los términos del contrato.

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to prosecute

[Verbo]

to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

procesar

Ex: He hired an expert to help prosecute the case , ensuring every legal angle was covered .Contrató a un experto para ayudar a **procesar** el caso, asegurándose de que todos los ángulos legales estuvieran cubiertos.

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to charge

[Verbo]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

acusar

Ex: Right now , the legal team is charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal .En este momento, el equipo legal **acusa** a los individuos involucrados en el escándalo de corrupción.

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trial

[Sustantivo]

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

juicio

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements .El abogado se preparó extensamente para el **juicio**, reuniendo todos los documentos necesarios y los testimonios de los testigos.

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court

[Sustantivo]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

tribunal

Ex: The court deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict .El **tribunal** deliberó durante horas antes de llegar a un veredicto.

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to plead

[Verbo]

to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

defender

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , the defendant chose to plead not guilty by reason of insanity .A pesar de las pruebas en su contra, el acusado optó por **declararse** no culpable por razones de locura.

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to acquit

[Verbo]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

absolver

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges .El proceso de exoneración finalmente llevó a la decisión del tribunal de **absolver** al acusado de todos los cargos.

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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

Ex: Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.La **libertad condicional** ofrece a los delincuentes la oportunidad de rehabilitación y reintegración en la sociedad bajo supervisión, con el objetivo de reducir la reincidencia.

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to sentence

[Verbo]

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Después del juicio, el juez **sentenció** cuidadosamente al asesino convicto.

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verdict

[Sustantivo]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

veredicto

Ex: The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .Los medios informaron sobre el **veredicto** histórico que sentó un nuevo precedente en el derecho penal.

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to rehabilitate

[Verbo]

to help someone to restore to a healthy and independent state after a period of imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc.

rehabilitar

Ex: The program successfully rehabilitated many individuals who had struggled with substance abuse .El programa **rehabilitó** con éxito a muchas personas que habían luchado contra el abuso de sustancias.

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misdeed

[Sustantivo]

a wrongful or immoral act

fechoría

Ex: The company fired him for his repeated misdeeds.La empresa lo despidió por sus repetidos **malfechorías**.

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retribution

[Sustantivo]

the action of making amends for a mistake

castigo

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custodial

[Adjetivo]

having custody of someone or connected with the legal right to look after them

con la custodia

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to fine

[Verbo]

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

multar

Ex: He was fined for littering in a public area .Fue **multado** por tirar basura en un área pública.

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community service

[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .Encontró satisfacción en el **servicio comunitario**, sabiendo que sus esfuerzos estaban teniendo un impacto positivo en los necesitados.

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corporal punishment

[Sustantivo]

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

castigo físico

Ex: The debate over corporal punishment often centers on the balance between parental rights and the well-being of children .El debate sobre los **castigos corporales** a menudo se centra en el equilibrio entre los derechos de los padres y el bienestar de los niños.

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capital punishment

[Sustantivo]

the killing of a criminal as punishment

pena capital

Ex: Capital punishment is reserved for crimes deemed most severe under the law , such as murder .La **pena capital** está reservada para los crímenes considerados más graves bajo la ley, como el asesinato.

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deterrent

[Sustantivo]

a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences

elemento de disuasión

Ex: The complex application process proved to be a deterrent for many applicants .El complejo proceso de solicitud resultó ser un **disuasivo** para muchos solicitantes.

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lenient

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others

benévolo, indulgente

Ex: In contrast to his strict predecessor , the new manager took a lenient approach to employee tardiness , focusing more on productivity than punctuality .A diferencia de su estricto predecesor, el nuevo gerente adoptó un enfoque **indulgente** hacia la tardanza de los empleados, centrándose más en la productividad que en la puntualidad.

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conviction

[Sustantivo]

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

condena

Ex: She was shocked by his conviction, as he had always maintained his innocence .Ella quedó impactada por su **condena**, ya que siempre había mantenido su inocencia.

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judicial

[Adjetivo]

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

judicial

Ex: Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before the judicial authorities .Los abogados desempeñan un papel crucial al presentar argumentos y pruebas ante las autoridades **judiciales**.

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legislation

[Sustantivo]

a law or a set of laws passed by a legislative body, such as a parliament

legislación

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