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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Take the Law into Your Hands!

Here you will learn some English words about law, such as "cuff", "infringe", "litigate", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
affidavit
[noun]

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

Ex: Falsifying information in affidavit can result in serious legal consequences , including perjury charges .
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to acquit
[Verb]

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

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

a legal process of declaring a marriage or any type of official contract null and void as if it had never existed

Ex: Due to annulment, all contractual obligations were erased as if the contract had never existed .
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binding
[Adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

Ex: The terms and conditions outlined in the user agreement are binding upon acceptance.
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a legal document that transfers a right or property from one person to another

Ex: He reviewed conveyance to ensure all terms of the sale were accurately documented .
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to add a second signature to a document or agreement to verify its authenticity; serving as a form of validation of the primary signature

Ex: For the contract to be enforceable , the director countersign the agreement .
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to cuff
[Verb]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

Ex: The security team cuffed the unruly individual until order was restored .
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debenture
[noun]

a financial pact with details about interest rates and when the borrowed money will be paid back, not tied to any specific belongings

Ex: Unlike secured bonds , debenture was not tied to any specific assets .
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decree
[noun]

an official authoritative decision or judgment, especially one made by a government or the ruler of a country

Ex: The local mayor issued decree to improve public safety measures .
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to create a plan, document, or written agreement, often in a formal or official context

Ex: The government officials collaborated draw up new regulations for environmental protection .
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to ensure that a law or rule is followed

Ex: Security enforce the venue 's rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees .
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the process of a governmental figure bringing charges against a government official and marking the first step toward potential removal from office

Ex: Public opinion was divided on whether impeachment was justified .
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a formal accusation of a crime

Ex: Upon receiving indictment, the defendant was arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement officers .
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to violate someone's rights or property

Ex: The court found the defendant guilty infringing the patent rights of a competing company .
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tribunal
[noun]

a group of certified people who are chosen to examine legal problems at the court

Ex: A panel of judges from tribunal heard the arguments presented by both sides .
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inquest
[noun]

an official investigation that is held in front of a jury; especially in cases associated with death by unnatural causes

Ex: The official report from inquest was released to the public .
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intestacy
[noun]

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

Ex: The family faced complications in settling the deceased 's affairs due to the absence of a will and the application intestacy laws .
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judiciary
[noun]

the part of a country's government that administers the legal system, including all its judges

Ex: judiciary operates independently from the executive and legislative branches .
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a law or a set of laws passed by a legislative body, such as a parliament

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legitimate
[Adjective]

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

Ex: The agreement was negotiated and signed legitimate terms and conditions .
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a group of elected officials responsible for making and changing laws in a government or state

Ex: legislature has two parts : the House of Representatives and the Senate .
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to initiate legal action against another party or person

Ex: She litigate to protect her intellectual property .
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a person who acts as a judge in a law court and deals with minor offenses

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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a document outlining the terms of understanding or agreement between parties, often used in legal or business contexts

Ex: The company sent memorandum to all employees about the upcoming policy changes .
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to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision

Ex: The athlete's suspension was overturned after a thorough review of the doping test results.
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to pardon
[Verb]

to discharge a criminal from the legal consequences of a conviction or violation

Ex: The clemency petition resulted in the decision pardon the non-violent offenders .
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parole
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: Despite the evidence against him , the defendant chose plead not guilty by reason of insanity .
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actions taken in a court of law in order to settle an argument

Ex: proceedings were marked by intense arguments between the opposing counsels .
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provision
[noun]

an agreed-upon condition or requirement outlined in an agreement, law, or document

Ex: The will had provision specifying how the estate should be divided among the heirs .
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the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

Ex: He faced a prosecution, which included multiple trials .
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waiver
[noun]

an official statement according to which one gives up their legal right or claim

Ex: Before enrolling in the course , students had to sign waiver acknowledging the risks .
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to void
[Verb]

to announce that something is no longer legally valid or binding

Ex: The voided the warranty when the product was found to be tampered with .
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testimony
[noun]

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

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

an officially written and established law

Ex: Under statute, the company must provide annual safety training for employees .
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to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

Ex: The court relies on witnesses who are willing testify truthfully for a fair trial .
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to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority

Ex: During the court trial , witnesses are required abide by the judge 's directives .
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to remand
[Verb]

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

Ex: The judge 's decision remand the juvenile offender to a rehabilitation facility was aimed at providing appropriate intervention and support .
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to uphold
[Verb]

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct

Ex: The disciplinary upheld the suspension after reviewing all the evidence and testimonies .
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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE
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