Collocations With Other Verbs - Legal & Judicial Actions

Discover how English collocations like "award damages" and "enter a plea" express legal and judicial actions in English.

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Collocations With Other Verbs

to grant financial compensation, typically through a legal process, to compensate a party for losses or harm caused by another party's actions

Ex: A successful legal claim can result in the plaintiff being awarded damages for pain and suffering .

to participate in a legal proceeding by being present in the court of law

Ex: Lawyers typically represent their clients when they appear in court .

to announce and schedule a formal vote to choose political representatives or make decisions on specific issues

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to formally state one's response, either admitting guilt or asserting innocence, when facing criminal charges or legal proceedings

Ex: It 's important to consult with an attorney before entering a plea .

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

Ex: We should withhold passing judgment until we have all the facts .

to make an official decision about whether someone is guilty or not guilty in a legal trial

Ex: The high-profile trial attracted media attention as the jury struggled to reach a verdict .

to participate as a defendant in legal proceedings where one's guilt or innocence is determined by a court

Ex: The court set a date for the defendant to stand trial next month .

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

Ex: The software company issued a warning to users about a security vulnerability in their latest update .

to use one's power or influence to make decisions and enforce control in a leadership or authoritative role

Ex: Elected officials exercise their authority by passing laws and making policy decisions .