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IELTS学术词汇 (分数8-9) - Law

在这里,你将学习一些与法律相关的英语单词,这些单词是学术雅思考试所必需的。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
equity
equity
[名词]

the quality of being fair and just toward people according to natural law

公平

公平

Ex: The company ethics policy aims to ensure equity in the workplace by treating all employees fairly according to established guidelines. 
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litigant
litigant
[名词]

(law) a person or party involved in a legal case

诉讼当事人, 诉讼中的一方

诉讼当事人, 诉讼中的一方

Ex: The litigant filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination in the workplace. 
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punitive damages

an extra financial compensation awarded in a lawsuit to punish the defendant for bad behavior and deter future wrongdoing

惩罚性赔偿, 惩戒性赔偿

惩罚性赔偿, 惩戒性赔偿

Ex: In the product liability case, the court awarded punitive damages to deter the company from manufacturing unsafe products. 
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to co-sign
to co-sign
[动词]

to sign a document in addition to another person's signature to guarantee a loan or financial obligation

联署, 作为担保人签署

联署, 作为担保人签署

Ex: She agreed to co-sign her friend's car loan. 
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intestacy
intestacy
[名词]

the condition of dying without a valid will, leaving the distribution of one's estate to be determined by the laws of intestate succession rather than specific instructions in a will

无遗嘱死亡, 无遗嘱状态

无遗嘱死亡, 无遗嘱状态

Ex: In the absence of a will, the deceased's estate will be subject to intestacy, and the distribution will follow legal guidelines. 
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bar
bar
[名词]

the physical railing or barrier in a courtroom that separates participants from the judge

栏杆, 屏障

栏杆, 屏障

Ex: The court reporter sat just outside the bar, capturing a verbatim record of the proceedings. 
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litigator
litigator
[名词]

a lawyer who specializes in bringing a lawsuit against people or organizations in a court of law

诉讼律师, 专门从事诉讼的律师

诉讼律师, 专门从事诉讼的律师

Ex: As a skilled litigator, she has successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile court cases. 
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magistrate
magistrate
[名词]

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

地方法官, 裁判官

地方法官, 裁判官

Ex: The magistrate presided over the small claims court, resolving disputes between individuals. 
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probable cause

the reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or will occur

可能的原因, 合理的怀疑

可能的原因, 合理的怀疑

Ex: The police officer had probable cause to stop the vehicle due to a traffic violation. 
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barrister
barrister
[名词]

a legal professional qualified and licensed to advocate on behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts

律师, 出庭律师

律师, 出庭律师

Ex: The barrister specialized in family law, providing guidance and representation in divorce and custody cases. 
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injunction
injunction
[名词]

a legal order from a court that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a specific action

禁令, 法院命令

禁令, 法院命令

Ex: A temporary injunction was granted, halting the eviction process until the case could be reviewed. 
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affidavit
affidavit
[名词]

a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court

宣誓书, 书面证词

宣誓书, 书面证词

Ex: She signed an affidavit, swearing under oath to tell the truth in her statement to the court. 
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deposition
deposition
[名词]

a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings

证词, 录制的证言

证词, 录制的证言

Ex: The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial. 
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notary
notary
[名词]

an official authorized to conduct particular legal formalities, especially to make documents legally acceptable

公证人, 公共官员

公证人, 公共官员

Ex: The notary public witnessed the signing of the legal document and affixed their official seal. 
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bylaw
bylaw
[名词]

a set of rules or directives made and maintained by an authority, especially in order to regulate conduct

细则, 条例

细则, 条例

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adjournment
adjournment
[名词]

the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting

休会, 暂时中止

休会, 暂时中止

Ex: The judge called for a brief adjournment to allow the attorneys to review new evidence. 
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docket
docket
[名词]

a list of cases scheduled for a court's consideration, including details such as case numbers, parties involved, and hearing dates

案件日程表, 案件列表

案件日程表, 案件列表

Ex: The judge reviewed the docket to determine the order of cases to be heard in the morning session. 
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acquittal
acquittal
[名词]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

无罪释放, 宣告无罪

无罪释放, 宣告无罪

Ex: The defendant was relieved to receive an acquittal after a lengthy trial, as the jury found them not guilty of all charges. 
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infraction
infraction
[名词]

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

违规,  犯罪

违规, 犯罪

Ex: The police issued a citation for the minor infraction of jaywalking. 
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indictment
indictment
[名词]

a formal accusation of a crime

起诉, 控告

起诉, 控告

Ex: The indictment revealed a complex web of illegal activities involving drug trafficking and money laundering. 
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parole
parole
[名词]

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

假释

假释

Ex: After serving half of his sentence in prison, the inmate was eligible for parole, subject to certain conditions and supervision. 
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to extradite
to extradite
[动词]

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

引渡, 移交

引渡, 移交

Ex: The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement. 
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to adjudicate

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

裁决, 判决

裁决, 判决

Ex: The judge will adjudicate the case and determine the appropriate legal resolution. 
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to infringe
to infringe
[动词]

to violate someone's rights or property

侵犯, 违反

侵犯, 违反

Ex: The company was warned about potential legal consequences if it continued to infringe environmental regulations. 
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to annul
to annul
[动词]

to invalidate a legal agreement

废除, 宣告无效

废除, 宣告无效

Ex: The court ruled to annul the contract, declaring it void from the beginning due to a lack of mutual consent. 
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subpoena
subpoena
[名词]

a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding

传票, 法庭传唤

传票, 法庭传唤

Ex: The attorney served a subpoena on the key witness, requiring their presence at the trial. 
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to exempt
to exempt
[动词]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

免除, 豁免

免除, 豁免

Ex: The government announced a program to exempt low-income families from certain property taxes. 
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to remand
to remand
[动词]

to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review

发回, 退回

发回, 退回

Ex: The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings. 
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to abide by
to abide by
[动词]

to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority

遵守, 遵从

遵守, 遵从

Ex: The employees must abide by the supervisor's instructions at the construction site. 
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case law
case law
[名词]

the body of law formed by judicial decisions and precedents established in past court cases, used as a basis for deciding similar issues in subsequent legal proceedings

判例法, 案例法

判例法, 案例法

Ex: The Supreme Court's landmark decisions have significantly shaped case law in areas such as civil rights and constitutional law. 
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bust
bust
[名词]

a raid or arrest, often resulting from police or law enforcement investigations

突袭, 逮捕

突袭, 逮捕

Ex: The drug bust happened early this morning. 
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to rescind
to rescind
[动词]

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

撤销, 废除

撤销, 废除

Ex: The board is currently rescinding the previous decision due to new evidence. 
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to annex
to annex
[动词]

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

附加,  annex的动词形式

附加, annex的动词形式

Ex: The additional terms were annexed to the main contract for clarity. 
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remit
remit
[名词]

the process of sending a legal case from one court to another for review or resolution, often due to jurisdictional or procedural reasons

移送, 转交

移送, 转交

Ex: The governor's remit of the prisoner's sentence brought relief to the inmate's family, who had advocated for clemency. 
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ordinance
ordinance
[名词]

an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body

法令, 条例

法令, 条例

Ex: Residents were asked to comply with the water conservation ordinance during the drought. 
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