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B1 Level Wordlist - Law and Politics

Here you will learn some English words about law and politics, such as "border", "council", "election", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
politics
politics
[noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: The professor 's lecture on American politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties .
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candidate
candidate
[noun]

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

Ex: The candidate promised to tackle climate change if elected .
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border
border
[noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.
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Congress
Congress
[noun]

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Ex: The law was reviewed and approved by Congress.
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council
council
[noun]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .
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county
county
[noun]

(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own

Ex: Local farmers in the county grow a variety of crops , including corn , soybeans , and wheat , contributing to the region 's agricultural economy .
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court
court
[noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.
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diplomacy
diplomacy
[noun]

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

Ex: His sharp diplomacy secured a vital trade agreement for his country .
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election
election
[noun]

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

Ex: Voters lined up early to cast their ballots in the local elections.
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to elect
to elect
[Verb]

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

Ex: The citizens of the country are electing new leaders who will shape the future .
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embassy
embassy
[noun]

the ambassador and the staff who represent their government in a foreign country

Ex: The embassy arranged transportation for the visiting minister .
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: In a democratic system , the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections .
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local government

the government of a city or town and not of a country

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governor
governor
[noun]

a person who is in charge of a state, region, or territory

Ex: He worked closely with the governor on infrastructure projects .
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law
law
[noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.
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mayor
mayor
[noun]

someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

Ex: A new mayor will be chosen in the upcoming election .
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parliament

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

Ex: The opposition party criticized the government 's policies during the parliament meeting .
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party
party
[noun]

an official political group with shared beliefs, goals, and policies aiming to be a part of or form a government

Ex: In celebration of their electoral victory , the party hosted a gala event to thank volunteers and donors for their contributions .
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political
political
[Adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .
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president
president
[noun]

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president's term in office lasts for four years .
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public
public
[noun]

a society's ordinary people

Ex: The initiative aims to educate the public about environmental conservation .
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punishment

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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right
right
[noun]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

Ex: Human rights include the right to life, liberty, and security.
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to arrest
to arrest
[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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to ban
to ban
[Verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: The international community came together to ban the trade of ivory .
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state
state
[noun]

one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US

Ex: The Australian state of New South Wales is home to iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains.
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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to escape
to escape
[Verb]

to get away from captivity

Ex: The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.
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to investigate

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .
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to murder
to murder
[Verb]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

Ex: Last year , the criminal unexpectedly murdered an innocent bystander .
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to punish
to punish
[Verb]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

Ex: Company policies typically outline consequences to punish employees for unethical behavior in the workplace .
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to rule
to rule
[Verb]

to control and be in charge of a country

Ex: The military junta ruled the nation after a coup d'état .
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thief
thief
[noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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to vote
to vote
[Verb]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

Ex: He voted for the first time after turning eighteen .
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conference

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

Ex: Many universities organize conferences to promote academic collaboration .
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statement
statement
[noun]

an official announcement regarding something specific

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flag
flag
[noun]

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

Ex: The flag of the charity organization was prominently featured in the parade .
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blood money

an amount of money given by law to the close relatives of a murdered victim

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to free
to free
[Verb]

to release someone from captivity or arrest

Ex: The activists worked tirelessly to free the wrongfully imprisoned man .
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death penalty

the punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court

Ex: The death penalty is rarely used in some states .
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criminal
criminal
[Adjective]

related to or involving illegal activities

Ex: Legal procedures ensure that individuals accused of criminal conduct receive fair trials and due process .
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criminal
criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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