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Mahalagang Bokabularyo para sa TOEFL - Batas at Kaayusan

Dito matututunan mo ang ilang mga salitang Ingles tungkol sa batas at kaayusan, tulad ng "katarungan", "panukalang batas", "sugnay", atbp., na kailangan para sa pagsusulit sa TOEFL.

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justice
justice
[Pangngalan]

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

katarungan

katarungan

Ex: The victim's family sought justice through the court system for the crimes committed against their loved one. 
constitution
constitution
[Pangngalan]

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

saligang batas

saligang batas

Ex: The constitution of South Africa, adopted in 1996, enshrines the principles of equality and human dignity as core values of the nation. 
bill
bill
[Pangngalan]

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

panukalang batas, mungkahing batas

panukalang batas, mungkahing batas

Ex: The Senate voted on the bill yesterday. 
clause
clause
[Pangngalan]

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

sugnay, artikulo

sugnay, artikulo

Ex: The constitution contains a freedom of speech clause that protects individuals' rights to express themselves without censorship from the government. 
statute
statute
[Pangngalan]

a written law formally enacted by a legislative body

batas

batas

Ex: The new statute limits the use of personal data. 
act
act
[Pangngalan]

a law that is passed by a parliament or congress

batas, akt

batas, akt

Ex: The civil rights act was a significant milestone in the fight for equality and justice. 
legislative
legislative
[pang-uri]

relating to the process or power of making and passing laws

Ex: The committee discussed several legislative proposals. 
legislation
legislation
[Pangngalan]

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

batas, legislasyon

batas, legislasyon

Ex: The legislation banning single-use plastics will take effect next year. 
attorney
attorney
[Pangngalan]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

abogado, tagapagtanggol

abogado, tagapagtanggol

Ex: The attorney presented a strong case in court on behalf of his client. 

Ang abogado ay nagharap ng isang malakas na kaso sa korte sa ngalan ng kanyang kliyente.

to pass
to pass
[Pandiwa]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

ipasa, aprubahan

ipasa, aprubahan

Ex: The government has passed new legislation to protect consumers. 
declaration
declaration
[Pangngalan]

a signed written statement giving information or affirming that something is true, especially for legal or official purposes

deklarasyon

deklarasyon

Ex: Emma signed a declaration confirming that the information she had provided was accurate. 
hearing
hearing
[Pangngalan]

(law) an official gathering in a court of law, especially without the presence of the jury, to find out information about a case and listen to evidence

pagdinig, sesyon

pagdinig, sesyon

Ex: The judge called for a competency hearing to determine if the defendant was fit to stand trial. 
judicial
judicial
[pang-uri]

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

panghukuman

panghukuman

Ex: The judicial branch of government oversees the interpretation and application of laws through courts and judges. 

Ang sangay na hudisyal ng pamahalaan ang nangangasiwa sa interpretasyon at aplikasyon ng mga batas sa pamamagitan ng mga korte at hukom.

legitimate
legitimate
[pang-uri]

allowed, authorized, or recognized by law

lehitimo

lehitimo

Ex: The police confirmed that the business was operating for legitimate purposes. 
plea
plea
[Pangngalan]

a formal answer given in court to a criminal charge, stating whether the accused is guilty or not guilty

pagsusumamo

pagsusumamo

Ex: The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. 
to prosecute
to prosecute
[Pandiwa]

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

usigin, paratangin

usigin, paratangin

Ex: The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim’s family. 

Ang abogado ay inupahan upang usigin ang kaso sa ngalan ng pamilya ng biktima.

representation
representation
[Pangngalan]

the state of being represented or the act of representing

representasyon, pagkatawan

representasyon, pagkatawan

Ex: The movie was praised for its representation of family life. 
authority
authority
[Pangngalan]

a person or group that exercises administrative or controlling power over others

awtoridad, kapangyarihan

awtoridad, kapangyarihan

Ex: Government authorities intervened in the dispute. 
ruling
ruling
[Pangngalan]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

desisyon, hatol

desisyon, hatol

Ex: The school board's ruling to implement a new dress code policy sparked controversy among parents and students. 
to sentence
to sentence
[Pandiwa]

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

hatulan

hatulan

Ex: After the trial, the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer. 
to testify
to testify
[Pandiwa]

to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

sumaksi, magpatotoo

sumaksi, magpatotoo

Ex: Witnesses are called to testify about what they saw during the accident. 

Ang mga saksi ay tinatawag upang magpatotoo tungkol sa kanilang nakita sa aksidente.

testimony
testimony
[Pangngalan]

a formal statement saying something is true, particularly made by a witness in court

patotoo, pahayag

patotoo, pahayag

Ex: The witness provided compelling testimony that corroborated the victim's account. 
witness
witness
[Pangngalan]

a person who testifies under oath in a court of law

saksi, testigo

saksi, testigo

Ex: The judge reminded the witness to speak the truth. 
evidence
evidence
[Pangngalan]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

ebidensya, katibayan

ebidensya, katibayan

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events. 
trial
trial
[Pangngalan]

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

paglilitis, pagsubok

paglilitis, pagsubok

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements. 
verdict
verdict
[Pangngalan]

the formal decision reached by a jury in a court case

Ex: The jury returned a guilty verdict. 
bail
bail
[Pangngalan]

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

piyansa, kalayaan sa ilalim ng piyansa

piyansa, kalayaan sa ilalim ng piyansa

Ex: The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant's release from jail before the trial. 
to appeal
to appeal
[Pandiwa]

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

mag-apela, maghain ng apela

mag-apela, maghain ng apela

Ex: The defendant decided to appeal the verdict of the lower court in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome. 
defendant
defendant
[Pangngalan]

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

nasasakdal, akusado

nasasakdal, akusado

Ex: The defendant remained composed throughout the trial, maintaining innocence despite the prosecution's strong arguments. 
draft
draft
[Pangngalan]

a preliminary version of a written text, subject to revision before being finalized

borador, burador

borador, burador

Ex: That draft eventually became the published article. 
to charge
to charge
[Pandiwa]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

paratang, isakdal

paratang, isakdal

Ex: Right now, the legal team is charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal. 
action
action
[Pangngalan]

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

aksiyon, prosesong legal

aksiyon, prosesong legal

Ex: The plaintiff initiated legal action to seek damages for the harm done. 
lawsuit
lawsuit
[Pangngalan]

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

demanda, usapin

demanda, usapin

Ex: She filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination. 
to sue
to sue
[Pandiwa]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

magdemanda, isakdal

magdemanda, isakdal

Ex: Last year, the author successfully sued the competitor for plagiarism. 
proceedings
proceedings
[Pangngalan]

actions taken in a court of law in order to settle an argument

proseso,  paglilitis

proseso, paglilitis

Ex: The lawyer reviewed the court proceedings carefully before the trial. 

Muling sinuri ng abogado ang mga proseso ng korte nang maigi bago ang paglilitis.

sheriff
sheriff
[Pangngalan]

an elected officer of law in a county

sheriff, hinahal na opisyal ng pulisya

sheriff, hinahal na opisyal ng pulisya

Ex: The sheriff's office responded promptly to emergencies and provided support during natural disasters. 
inspector
inspector
[Pangngalan]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

inspektor, opisyal ng pulisya

inspektor, opisyal ng pulisya

Ex: The inspector questioned witnesses at the scene. 
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