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Woordenschat voor IELTS (Academisch) - De wet

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden over de wet, zoals "judge", "charge", "judicial", etc. die nodig zijn voor het IELTS-examen.

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barrister
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a legal professional who is qualified and licensed to advocate on the behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts, primarily in Britain

advocaat, pleitbezorger

advocaat, pleitbezorger

Ex: As barrister, he is known for his sharp legal mind and eloquent courtroom presentations .
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to break
[werkwoord]

to fail to obey the law

overtreden, schenden

overtreden, schenden

Ex: Breaking copyright laws can lead to legal action against content creators .
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defendant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gedaagde, beklaagde

gedaagde, beklaagde

Ex: defendant remained composed throughout the trial , maintaining innocence despite the prosecution 's strong arguments .
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to judge
[werkwoord]

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

beoordelen, vonnissen

beoordelen, vonnissen

Ex: Lawyers presented their arguments to convince the court judge in their favor .
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jury
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

jury, rechtbankjury

jury, rechtbankjury

Ex: jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .
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law-abiding
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

being obedient to the law

wettelijk, rechtschapen

wettelijk, rechtschapen

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offender
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .
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solicitor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(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

advocaat, jurist

advocaat, jurist

Ex: solicitor explained the terms of the contract clearly .
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to prosecute
[werkwoord]

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

vervolgen, aanklagen

vervolgen, aanklagen

Ex: He hired an expert to prosecute the case , ensuring every legal angle was covered .
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to charge
[werkwoord]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

aanklagen, beschuldigen

aanklagen, beschuldigen

Ex: Right now , the legal team charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal .
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trial
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

rechtzaak, proces

rechtzaak, proces

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements .
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court
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

de rechtbank, het hof

de rechtbank, het hof

Ex: court deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict .
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to plead
[werkwoord]

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

pleiten, eerder pleiten

pleiten, eerder pleiten

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , the defendant chose plead not guilty by reason of insanity .
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to acquit
[werkwoord]

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

vrijspreken, vrijlaten

vrijspreken, vrijlaten

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision acquit the defendant of all charges .
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parole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

voorwaardelijke vrijlating, parole

voorwaardelijke vrijlating, parole

Ex: Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.
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to sentence
[werkwoord]

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

veroordelen, opleggen

veroordelen, opleggen

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .
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verdict
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vonnis, uitspraak

vonnis, uitspraak

Ex: The media reported on the verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .
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to rehabilitate
[werkwoord]

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

herstellen, rehabiliteren

herstellen, rehabiliteren

Ex: The program rehabilitated many individuals who had struggled with substance abuse .
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misdeed
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wrongful or immoral act

fout, wanbedrijf

fout, wanbedrijf

Ex: The company fired him for his misdeeds.
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retribution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action of making amends for a mistake

wraak, vergelding

wraak, vergelding

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custodial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

bewarend, toezichthoudend

bewarend, toezichthoudend

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to fine
[werkwoord]

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

be-boeten, verbeuren

be-boeten, verbeuren

Ex: He fined for littering in a public area .
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community service
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

maatschappelijke dienst, gemeenschapsdienst

maatschappelijke dienst, gemeenschapsdienst

Ex: He found fulfillment community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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corporal punishment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

lichamelijke straf, fysieke bestraffing

lichamelijke straf, fysieke bestraffing

Ex: The debate corporal punishment often centers on the balance between parental rights and the well-being of children .
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capital punishment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the killing of a criminal as punishment

doodstraf, kapitalen straf

doodstraf, kapitalen straf

Ex: Capital punishment is reserved for crimes deemed most severe under the law , such as murder .
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deterrent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

afschrikkingsmiddel, afschrikking

afschrikkingsmiddel, afschrikking

Ex: The complex application process proved to be deterrent for many applicants .
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lenient
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

Ex: In contrast to his strict predecessor , the new manager took lenient approach to employee tardiness , focusing more on productivity than punctuality .
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conviction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

veroordeling, oordeel

veroordeling, oordeel

Ex: She was shocked by conviction, as he had always maintained his innocence .
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judicial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

gerechtelijk, juridisch

gerechtelijk, juridisch

Ex: Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before judicial authorities .
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legislation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wetgeving, wet

wetgeving, wet

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