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C1 Ordlista - lag och ordning

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om lag och ordning, såsom "sue", "detain", "advocate" etc. förberedda för C1-elever.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to sue
[Verb]

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

stämma, söka skadestånd

stämma, söka skadestånd

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
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to acquit
[Verb]

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

frikänna, frånsäga sig

frikänna, frånsäga sig

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

to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court

att betala borgen, att frige mot borgen

att betala borgen, att frige mot borgen

Ex: The lawyer worked quickly bail the defendant , offering the court a substantial sum .
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to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime

döma, fälla

döma, fälla

Ex: The condemned the drug lord to decades behind bars for trafficking large quantities of illegal substances .
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to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

fälla, döma

fälla, döma

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .
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to detain
[Verb]

to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go

gripa, anhålla

gripa, anhålla

Ex: The store security detain shoplifters until the arrival of law enforcement .
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to ensure that a law or rule is followed

tillämpa, verkställa

tillämpa, verkställa

Ex: Security enforce the venue 's rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees .
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to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

lagstifta, lagstifta på

lagstifta, lagstifta på

Ex: The parliament is set legislate a minimum wage increase in the next session .
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to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

åtal, driva åtal

åtal, driva åtal

Ex: He hired an expert to prosecute the case , ensuring every legal angle was covered .
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to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

vittna, förrätta vittnesmål

vittna, förrätta vittnesmål

Ex: The court relies on witnesses who are willing testify truthfully for a fair trial .
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advocate
[Substantiv]

an authorized practitioner of law who defends a person's case in a courtroom

advokat, ombud

advokat, ombud

Ex: The judge commended advocate for their thorough preparation and professionalism during the trial .
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a law enforcement agency controlled by the central government that deals with crimes that involve more than one state

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Amerikanska federala åklagarmyndigheten

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Amerikanska federala åklagarmyndigheten

Ex: Federal Bureau of Investigation has a rigorous training program for its new recruits , ensuring they are well-prepared for their duties .
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cop
[Substantiv]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

polis, poliser

polis, poliser

Ex: cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .
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plain-clothes
[adjektiv]

(of a police officer) dressed in civilian clothes while on duty

civilklädd, civilklädd polis

civilklädd, civilklädd polis

Ex: plain-clothes team infiltrated the criminal organization to gather intelligence on their activities .
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handcuff
[Substantiv]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

handfängsel, skulderband

handfängsel, skulderband

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
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patrol
[Substantiv]

the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

patrull, patrullering

patrull, patrullering

Ex: Neighborhood watch volunteers took turns patrolling the streets to deter vandalism and theft.
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defendant
[Substantiv]

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

svarande, tilltalad

svarande, tilltalad

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

a person whose job is hanging criminals

vändgavel, hänvisare

vändgavel, hänvisare

Ex: hangman wore a hood to conceal their identity during the execution process .
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juvenile
[Substantiv]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

ungdom, juvenil

ungdom, juvenil

Ex: The judge sentenced juvenile to community service as part of their probation .
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magistrate
[Substantiv]

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

domare, rättens ledamot

domare, rättens ledamot

Ex: Magistrates play a crucial role in the judicial system , handling a wide range of cases from traffic violations to minor criminal offenses .
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outlaw
[Substantiv]

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

laglös, brottsling

laglös, brottsling

Ex: In the 1920s , Al Capone gained notoriety as a outlaw involved in organized crime .
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bond
[Substantiv]

(law) an amount of money paid to temporarily release a person from prison until their trial

bail, borgen

bail, borgen

Ex: The family pooled their resources to pay bond and secure their loved one 's temporary freedom pending trial .
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court order
[Substantiv]

an order given by a judge or court regarding a case

domstolsbeslut, rättsligt beslut

domstolsbeslut, rättsligt beslut

Ex: court order provided clear instructions on the division of property following the divorce proceedings .
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lawsuit
[Substantiv]

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

rättsprocess, åtal

rättsprocess, åtal

Ex: lawsuit dragged on for years , causing financial strain on both parties involved .
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hearing
[Substantiv]

(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

förhandling, hörande

förhandling, hörande

Ex: The judge called for a hearing to determine if the defendant was fit to stand trial .
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custody
[Substantiv]

a state in which a person is kept in jail or prison, particularly while waiting to be tried

anhållande, förvar

anhållande, förvar

Ex: The inmate was released custody after serving his sentence .
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declaration
[Substantiv]

(law) an official written document that people sign to agree on something or accept something as true

deklaration, förklaring

deklaration, förklaring

Ex: The company issued declaration of compliance with industry standards to assure consumers of their product 's safety .
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guilt
[Substantiv]

the state of having committed an offense or crime

skuld, brottslighet

skuld, brottslighet

Ex: She could n't shake the feeling guilt after the accident , even though it was n't her fault .
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innocence
[Substantiv]

the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense

oskyldighet, ofördragenhet

oskyldighet, ofördragenhet

Ex: She was released from prison after DNA evidence proved innocence.
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legalization
[Substantiv]

the action or process of making something legal

legalisering, lagliggörande

legalisering, lagliggörande

Ex: The countrylegalization of abortion was met with both support and opposition from various groups .
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pro bono
[adjektiv]

referring to a legal work that is done free of charge, often by a lawyer

pro bono, kostnadsfritt juridiskt arbete

pro bono, kostnadsfritt juridiskt arbete

Ex: Pro bono work allows legal professionals to contribute their expertise to important social causes .
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plea
[Substantiv]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

åtal, inlaga

åtal, inlaga

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.
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testimony
[Substantiv]

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

vittnesmål, testimonium

vittnesmål, testimonium

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of testimony.
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verdict
[Substantiv]

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

dom, yttrande

dom, yttrande

Ex: The media reported on the verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .
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warrant
[Substantiv]

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

en husrannsakningsorder, en arresteringsorder

en husrannsakningsorder, en arresteringsorder

Ex: He challenged the validity of warrant, arguing that it lacked probable cause .
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applicable
[adjektiv]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

tillämplig, gällande

tillämplig, gällande

Ex: These principles applicable across various industries and disciplines .
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invalid
[adjektiv]

officially or legally unacceptable

ogiltig, otillåten

ogiltig, otillåten

Ex: The warranty on the product invalid after the customer attempted to repair it themselves .
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judicial
[adjektiv]

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

judiciell, rättslig

judiciell, rättslig

Ex: Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before judicial authorities .
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liable
[adjektiv]

legally held accountable for the cost of something

ansvarig, skyldig

ansvarig, skyldig

Ex: Businesses can be liable for injuries sustained by customers on their premises .
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regulatory
[adjektiv]

creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry

regulatorisk, föreskriftsenlig

regulatorisk, föreskriftsenlig

Ex: The airline industry is subject to regulatory oversight to ensure passenger safety .
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undercover
[adjektiv]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

undercover, hemlig

undercover, hemlig

Ex: undercover journalist exposed corruption in the local government through their investigative reporting .
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lethal
[adjektiv]

capable of causing death

dödlig, livsfarlig

dödlig, livsfarlig

Ex: The doctor warned that the patient 's cancer had progressed to lethal stage , with limited treatment options available .
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to officially tell people something

deklarera, utlysa

deklarera, utlysa

Ex: declared his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election .
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hearsay
[Substantiv]

(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence

hörsägen, rykte

hörsägen, rykte

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of hearsay testimony .
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public prosecutor
[Substantiv]

a lawyer employed by a government, whose job is to prove that a person is guilty of a crime in a law court

åklagare, offentlig åklagare

åklagare, offentlig åklagare

Ex: public prosecutor's office works closely with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence for trials .
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to inform an authority about the wrongdoings or crimes of others

svika, informera på

svika, informera på

Ex: He decided rat out his colleagues involved in the illegal activities .
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to pinch
[Verb]

to take someone into custody

ta fast, gripa

ta fast, gripa

Ex: The detectives pinched the suspect as he tried to board the train.
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class action
[Substantiv]

a lawsuit concerning a problem that is shared by a group of people, which is brought to a law court on behalf of all

gruppåtal, klassåtal

gruppåtal, klassåtal

Ex: Class action litigation often involves complex legal issues and extensive discovery processes .
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