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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 6-7) - Legge

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
amendment
amendment
[sostantivo]

a formal change or addition made to a law, constitution, contract, or other legal document

emendamento,  modifica

emendamento, modifica

Ex: The lawyer drafted an amendment extending the agreement for another year. 
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legislation
legislation
[sostantivo]

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

legislazione

legislazione

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

an official order or authoritative decision issued by a ruler, government, or other authority

decreto

decreto

Ex: By royal decree, the building was placed under state protection. 
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statute
statute
[sostantivo]

a written law formally enacted by a legislative body

statuto

statuto

Ex: The statute took effect at the beginning of the year. 
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litigation
litigation
[sostantivo]

the formal procedure of resolving disputes through the court system

contenzioso

contenzioso

Ex: The threat of litigation forced the firm to reconsider its policy. 

La minaccia di lite ha costretto l'azienda a riconsiderare la sua politica.

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prosecutor
prosecutor
[sostantivo]

a legal official who represents the state in criminal proceedings and brings charges against individuals or organizations suspected of breaking the law

procuratore

procuratore

Ex: As the prosecutor, she was responsible for presenting the state's case in court. 

Come pubblico ministero, era responsabile di presentare il caso dello Stato in tribunale.

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attorney
attorney
[sostantivo]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

avvocato

avvocato

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit. 

L'avvocato le ha consigliato il miglior corso di azione per la causa.

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solicitor
solicitor
[sostantivo]

(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

avvocato

avvocato

Ex: The solicitor explained the terms of the contract clearly. 
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plaintiff
plaintiff
[sostantivo]

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

querelante

querelante

Ex: During the trial, the plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant's actions. 
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defendant
defendant
[sostantivo]

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

imputato

imputato

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

a court's formal judgment that someone is guilty of a crime

condanna

condanna

Ex: A serious conviction can affect a person's future employment. 
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verdict
verdict
[sostantivo]

the formal decision reached by a jury in a court case

verdetto

verdetto

Ex: After hours of discussion, the jury reached a unanimous verdict. 
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bail
bail
[sostantivo]

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

cauzione

cauzione

Ex: The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant. 
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jury duty
jury duty
[sostantivo]

a civic obligation requiring individuals to serve as members of a jury in a court of law

dovere di giurato, servizio di giurato

dovere di giurato, servizio di giurato

Ex: Jury duty can be an inconvenience for some individuals, but it is an essential part of our justice system. 

Il servizio di giuria può essere un inconveniente per alcuni individui, ma è una parte essenziale del nostro sistema giudiziario.

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probation
probation
[sostantivo]

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

libertà vigilata

libertà vigilata

Ex: Probation officers monitor compliance with court orders. 

Gli ufficiali di libertà vigilata monitorano la conformità con le ordinanze del tribunale.

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custody
custody
[sostantivo]

the legal right and responsibility to care for a child and make decisions concerning them

custodia

custodia

Ex: They are involved in a dispute over custody of the children. 
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clemency
clemency
[sostantivo]

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

clemenza, indulgenza

clemenza, indulgenza

Ex: The president's clemency decision sparked public debate. 

La decisione di clemenza del presidente ha scatenato un dibattito pubblico.

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to vindicate

to clear someone from blame or suspicion and prove their innocence

rivendicare

rivendicare

Ex: The judge's ruling vindicated him, confirming his innocence beyond a doubt. 

La sentenza del giudice lo ha vindicato, confermando la sua innocenza oltre ogni dubbio.

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to overrule

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

annulare

annulare

Ex: In constitutional law, a higher court can overrule legislation if it is deemed unconstitutional. 

Nel diritto costituzionale, un tribunale superiore può annullare una legislazione se è ritenuta incostituzionale.

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to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

approvare

approvare

Ex: The motion was passed by 16 votes to 11. 
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to intervene

to enter an existing lawsuit as a third party in order to protect an interest affected by its outcome

intervenire

intervenire

Ex: The state intervened in the litigation after filing the required motion. 
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to amend
to amend
[Verbo]

to change the wording or provisions of a document, law, agreement, or similar text

modificare,  emendare

modificare, emendare

Ex: The committee is amending the proposal to address the concerns raised yesterday. 
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to prosecute

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

perseguire a termini di legge

perseguire a termini di legge

Ex: He hired an expert to help prosecute the case, ensuring every legal angle was covered. 

Ha assunto un esperto per aiutare a perseguire il caso, assicurandosi che ogni aspetto legale fosse coperto.

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to acquit
to acquit
[Verbo]

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

assolvere

assolvere

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges. 

Il processo di esonero alla fine ha portato alla decisione del tribunale di assolvere l'imputato da tutte le accuse.

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to outlaw
to outlaw
[Verbo]

to officially state that something is illegal

bandire

bandire

Ex: To address concerns about privacy, the government moved to outlaw certain intrusive surveillance practices. 

Per affrontare le preoccupazioni riguardanti la privacy, il governo ha deciso di vietare alcune pratiche di sorveglianza intrusive.

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to validate

to confirm or verify the legality or legitimacy of something, typically a document, contract, or action

convalidare, confermare

convalidare, confermare

Ex: The prosecutor sought to validate the search warrant used to obtain evidence in the criminal case. 

Il procuratore ha cercato di convalidare il mandato di perquisizione utilizzato per ottenere prove nel caso penale.

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arbitration
arbitration
[sostantivo]

a process where parties resolve disputes through a neutral third party

arbitrato

arbitrato

Ex: The consumer opted for arbitration instead of pursuing a lawsuit against the product manufacturer for damages. 

Il consumatore ha optato per l'arbitrato invece di intentare una causa contro il produttore del prodotto per danni.

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citation
citation
[sostantivo]

a reference to a specific legal source, like a law or court case, used to support arguments or statements in legal documents and writings

citazione

citazione

Ex: The legal brief submitted to the Supreme Court included citations to international treaties relevant to the case's subject matter. 

Il documento legale presentato alla Corte Suprema includeva citazioni di trattati internazionali rilevanti per l'oggetto del caso.

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to waive
to waive
[Verbo]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

rinunciare, cedere

rinunciare, cedere

Ex: They waived the rules for this special case. 

Hanno rinunciato alle regole per questo caso speciale.

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