Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Law

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

equity [noun]

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

Ex: Students have the right to plead their case and achieve equity if they feel they have been treated unjustly according to the academic code of conduct .

litigant [noun]

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

Ex:

punitive damages [noun]

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

Ex: The environmental lawsuit resulted in punitive damages against the company for knowingly polluting the water supply .

to co-sign [verb]

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

Ex:

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: Without a will , the laws of intestacy dictate how the estate will be divided among the surviving family members .

bar [noun]

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

Ex: The attorney approached the bar to present evidence during the trial .

litigator [noun]

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

Ex: Becoming a litigator requires not only legal expertise but also strong advocacy and negotiation skills .

magistrate [noun]

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

Ex: She was appointed as a magistrate after years of experience as a practicing attorney .

probable cause [noun]

the reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred or will occur

Ex: The arresting officer had probable cause to detain the suspect after witnessing a crime in progress .

barrister [noun]

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

Ex: After completing law school and passing the bar exam , she began her career as a barrister , specializing in criminal law .

injunction [noun]

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

Ex: The court issued an injunction preventing the company from using the disputed trademark .

affidavit [noun]

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

Ex: Before submitting the document to the court , the attorney carefully reviewed the affidavit to ensure its accuracy and completeness .

deposition [noun]

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

Ex: The expert witness provided a detailed deposition outlining their professional opinion on the matter .

notary [noun]

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

Ex: Notaries play a crucial role in verifying the authenticity of signatures and ensuring the legality of documents .

bylaw [noun]

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

adjournment [noun]

the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting

Ex: The court granted an adjournment to accommodate the scheduling conflicts of key witnesses .

docket [noun]

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

Ex: The parties involved in the lawsuit were informed of their hearing date through the official docket .

acquittal [noun]

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

Ex: The defense attorney argued persuasively , leading to the acquittal of their client despite the prosecution 's case .

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infraction [noun]

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

Ex: Students caught cheating on exams face consequences ranging from a warning to expulsion , depending on the severity of the infraction .

indictment [noun]

a formal accusation of a crime

Ex: The grand jury handed down an indictment , charging the suspect with multiple counts of fraud .

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: While on parole , individuals must comply with strict rules and regulations , including regular check-ins with a parole officer .

to extradite [verb]

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

Ex: The suspect evaded arrest for years but was finally extradited to the country where the crime occurred .

to adjudicate [verb]

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

Ex: The court will adjudicate the divorce proceedings and decide on matters of custody and assets .

to infringe [verb]

to violate someone's rights or property

Ex: Posting copyrighted material online without permission can infringe intellectual property rights .

to annul [verb]

to invalidate a legal agreement

Ex: The company sought to annul the agreement , arguing that the terms were misrepresented during the negotiation process .

subpoena [noun]

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

Ex: The prosecutor used a subpoena to secure the attendance of the expert witness in the upcoming trial .

to exempt [verb]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

Ex: The law provides provisions to exempt certain religious practices from certain regulations .

to remand [verb]

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

Ex: The Supreme Court remanded the case to the lower court , citing errors in the original trial proceedings .

to abide by [verb]

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

Ex: Children should learn to abide by their parents ' guidance and rules .

case law [noun]

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

Ex: The attorney presented a comprehensive brief , citing relevant case law to bolster the client 's position .

bust [noun]

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

Ex: He got caught in a major bust downtown .

to rescind [verb]

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

Ex: The committee will be rescinding the outdated guidelines during their meeting next week .

to annex [verb]

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

Ex: In the contract , they decided to annex the updated terms and conditions .

remit [noun]

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

Ex: The legal team successfully argued for the remit of the harsh sentence , citing mitigating circumstances that warranted a more lenient punishment .

ordinance [noun]

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

Ex: Local ordinances vary from one municipality to another .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner