B2 Level Wordlist - Law

Here you will learn some English words about the law, such as "case", "jury", "trial", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
to account
to account [verb]

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Ignoring customer feedback could not be accounted as good business practice .
to accuse
to accuse [verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .
to challenge
to challenge [verb]

to object to the legality or acceptability of something

Ex: He planned to challenge the results of the election based on alleged irregularities .
to suspect
to suspect [verb]

to think that someone may have committed a crime, without having proof

Ex: He began to suspect his business partner of embezzling funds when discrepancies appeared in the accounts .
case
case [noun]

a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law

Ex: The high-profile case attracted a lot of media attention and public interest .
family court
family court [noun]

a court that decides on family matters such as divorce

Ex: Family court deals with matters such as child support , adoption , and domestic violence cases .
jury
jury [noun]

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

Ex: The judge instructed the jury to focus solely on the evidence presented during the trial .
trial
trial [noun]

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

Ex: After a lengthy trial , the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison .
justice
justice [noun]

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

Ex: Many people protested , demanding justice for the wrongfully accused .
injustice
injustice [noun]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

Ex: The documentary shed light on the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities .
strict
strict [adjective]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

Ex: The immigration laws in this country are very strict , making it difficult for some to obtain visas .
legal
legal [adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex:
legally
legally [adverb]

in a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules

Ex: He legally changed his name after the adoption was finalized .
valid
valid [adjective]

acceptable by the law or any authority

Ex: The parking permit displayed on the car 's dashboard was no longer valid .
regulation
regulation [noun]

the process of controlling something by means of rules

Ex: Effective regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of medications .
to judge
to judge [verb]

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

Ex: The court system is designed to judge the defendant 's actions according to the law .
authority
authority [noun]

the right or power to give orders to people

Ex: The committee was given the authority to make final decisions on budget allocations .
inspector
inspector [noun]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

Ex: She was promoted to inspector last year .
clause
clause [noun]

a separate part of a legal document that requires or talks about something specific

Ex: The insurance policy has a deductible clause , which outlines the amount the policyholder must pay out of pocket before the insurer covers the rest .
claim
claim [noun]

a request for an amount of money that one believes is rightful

Ex: The landlord disputed the tenant 's claim to the security deposit , alleging property damage beyond normal wear and tear .
bill
bill [noun]

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

Ex: The senator sponsored the bill to address healthcare reform .
action
action [noun]

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal

Ex: The court decided to dismiss the action due to lack of evidence .
to appeal
to appeal [verb]

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

Ex: The tenant 's lawyer advised them to appeal the eviction order issued by the housing court .
bail
bail [noun]

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

Ex: The bail bondsman agreed to post bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee .
brief
brief [noun]

a short document stating the facts provided by one side of a case to be presented to a court or judge

Ex:
charge
charge [noun]

an accusation against a person who is on trial

Ex: The prosecutor outlined the charges in court , detailing the alleged crimes .
to charge
to charge [verb]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

Ex: The district attorney is considering whether to charge the defendant with assault .
to defend
to defend [verb]

to represent a person who is on trial

Ex: He hired a prominent firm to defend him in the complex legal dispute .
to file
to file [verb]

to officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements

Ex: After the meeting , the company filed the tax returns as required by law .
to issue
to issue [verb]

to release an official document such as a statement, warrant, etc.

Ex: The school issued diplomas to graduating students during the ceremony .
to prohibit
to prohibit [verb]

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex:
prohibition
prohibition [noun]

an official rule or law that forbids something

Ex: There is a prohibition on hunting in the national park .
to try
to try [verb]

to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial

Ex: The judge tried the case fairly and impartially .
to break
to break [verb]

to fail to obey the law

Ex: Breaking the no-smoking rule can result in fines in public places .
to chair
to chair [verb]

to lead a committee or meeting

Ex: During the conference , he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies .
to require
to require [verb]

to make something mandatory or necessary

Ex: The test requires a minimum score to pass .
to disqualify
to disqualify [verb]

to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule

Ex: She had already been disqualified from the previous competition for using performance enhancers .
judgment
judgment [noun]

the decision of a judge or law court

Ex: The court ’s judgment favored the plaintiff , awarding significant damages .
criminal record
criminal record [noun]

a legal document that shows a person's history of breaking the law and being punished for it

Ex: She was determined to avoid any further additions to her criminal record .
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