Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Legal Matters
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to establish the truth of something by providing evidence or testimony
a legal professional qualified and licensed to advocate on behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts
a legal document added to a will that changes, explains, or adds to its original terms
the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group
a formal agreement, particularly one between a certain country and the Roman Catholic Church
to clear someone's name of accusations and prove their innocence
the formal procedure of resolving disputes through the court system
a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior
to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence
against the law, especially criminal law
freedom from punishment, harm, or consequences despite wrongdoing
an illegal or unjust act committed by a person of high standing
to officially order something using one's higher authority
a controversial legal case, issue, or event that attracts widespread public attention and debate
a legal principle or rule created by a previous court decision, used as a guide in deciding similar future cases
an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for the dismissal of a more serious one
connected to Draco, the ancient Athenian lawmaker, or to his extremely harsh set of laws
to officially accuse a person of a crime
the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.
a written statement in a legal case, outlining the harmful statements made against someone and what they seek from the court
a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court
not grave and thus capable of being pardoned or overlooked
to clear someone from blame or suspicion and prove their innocence
the postponement or cancellation of punishment, especially in a legal context
a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court
the money that is demanded by the court to be paid to an ex-spouse or ex-partner
an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with
an official pardon or release from punishment for a specific offense
a person appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue
to officially resolve a disagreement between people
to formally request someone’s presence in court to answer for a serious crime
