C1 Level Wordlist - Law and Order

Here you will learn some English words about law and order, such as "sue", "detain", "advocate", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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C1 Level Wordlist
to sue
to sue [verb]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

Ex: The author opted to sue the publisher for copyright infringement .
to acquit
to acquit [verb]

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

Ex: Last month , the court acquitted the accused after a thorough trial .
to bail
to bail [verb]

to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court

Ex: Right now , the family is bailing the defendant out of custody .
to condemn
to condemn [verb]

to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime

Ex: In some countries , certain crimes can lead to being condemned to death penalty by lethal injection .
to convict
to convict [verb]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

Ex: The prosecutor worked diligently to build a strong case that would convict the accused .
to detain
to detain [verb]

to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go

Ex: During the investigation , law enforcement has the power to detain individuals suspected of a crime .
to enforce
to enforce [verb]

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

Ex: It is important to enforce safety regulations to prevent workplace accidents .
to legislate
to legislate [verb]

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

Ex: In the coming years , governments around the world will need to legislate laws to address emerging technologies .
to prosecute
to prosecute [verb]

to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

Ex: The prosecutor ’s office chose not to prosecute , citing insufficient evidence .
to testify
to testify [verb]

to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

Ex: Experts may be called to testify regarding their professional opinions on a case .
advocate
advocate [noun]

an authorized practitioner of law who defends a person's case in a courtroom

Ex: The defendant was represented by a skilled advocate who specialized in criminal law .
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation [noun]

a law enforcement agency controlled by the central government that deals with crimes that involve more than one state

Ex: The Federal Bureau of Investigation , often referred to as the FBI , handles cases that involve national security threats .
cop
cop [noun]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

Ex: She admired her father , who had served as a cop for over twenty years .
plain-clothes
plain-clothes [adjective]

(of a police officer) dressed in civilian clothes while on duty

Ex: She was surprised when the plain-clothes officer revealed his identity and badge .
handcuff
handcuff [noun]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

Ex: The detective carried a set of handcuffs in case they needed to restrain a dangerous suspect .
patrol
patrol [noun]

the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

Ex:
defendant
defendant [noun]

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to cast doubt on the defendant 's involvement .
juvenile
juvenile [noun]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

Ex: The juvenile 's parents were called to discuss their child 's behavior at school .
magistrate
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 .
outlaw
outlaw [noun]

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

Ex: In the 1920s , Al Capone gained notoriety as a Chicago-based outlaw involved in organized crime .
bond
bond [noun]

(law) an amount of money paid to temporarily release a person from prison until their trial

Ex: The bail bondsman posted the required bond on behalf of the defendant , securing their release from detention .
court order
court order [noun]

an order given by a judge or court regarding a case

Ex: The court order mandated the eviction of the tenants for failure to pay rent .
lawsuit
lawsuit [noun]

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

Ex: The lawsuit was settled out of court with both parties agreeing to a financial settlement .
hearing
hearing [noun]

(law) an official gathering in a court of law, especially without the presence of the jury, to find out information about a case and listen to evidence

Ex: During the evidentiary hearing , the prosecution presented forensic evidence to support their case .
custody
custody [noun]

a state in which a person is kept in jail or prison, particularly while waiting to be tried

Ex: The police took the suspect into custody after the car chase ended .
declaration
declaration [noun]

(law) an official written document that people sign to agree on something or accept something as true

Ex:
guilt
guilt [noun]

the state of having committed an offense or crime

Ex: The prosecutor presented compelling evidence of his guilt at trial .
innocence
innocence [noun]

the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense

Ex: The judge declared her innocence after reviewing all the evidence .
legalization
legalization [noun]

the action or process of making something legal

Ex: Advocates campaigned for the legalization of assisted suicide for terminally ill patients .
pro bono
pro bono [adjective]

referring to a legal work that is done free of charge, often by a lawyer

Ex: The law firm offered pro bono services to support local community initiatives .
plea
plea [noun]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

Ex: She entered a plea of guilty to avoid a lengthy court proceeding .
testimony
testimony [noun]

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

Ex: Her testimony was crucial in establishing the defendant 's guilt .
verdict
verdict [noun]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

Ex: The defense team was surprised by the unexpected verdict of not guilty .
warrant
warrant [noun]

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

Ex:
applicable
applicable [adjective]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

Ex: The safety guidelines are applicable to all employees working in hazardous environments .
invalid
invalid [adjective]

officially or legally unacceptable

Ex: The defendant 's argument was dismissed as invalid by the court .
judicial
judicial [adjective]

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

Ex:
liable
liable [adjective]

legally held accountable for the cost of something

Ex: The driver who caused the accident was deemed liable for repairs to the other vehicle .
regulatory
regulatory [adjective]

creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry

Ex: The regulatory approval process for new drugs involves rigorous testing to assess their safety and efficacy .
undercover
undercover [adjective]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

Ex:
lethal
lethal [adjective]

capable of causing death

Ex:
to declare
to declare [verb]

to officially tell people something

Ex: The president addressed the nation to formally declare war against the aggressor .
hearsay
hearsay [noun]

(law) restatement of other people's words by a witness in a law court, which is not counted as evidence

Ex:
public prosecutor
public prosecutor [noun]

a lawyer employed by a government, whose job is to prove that a person is guilty of a crime in a law court

Ex: The role of the public prosecutor is to represent the state in criminal cases .
to rat out
to rat out [verb]

to inform an authority about the wrongdoings or crimes of others

Ex:
to pinch
to pinch [verb]

to take someone into custody

Ex: The officers pinched the gang members during the raid .
class action
class action [noun]

a lawsuit concerning a problem that is shared by a group of people, which is brought to a law court on behalf of all

Ex: Class action lawsuits allow individuals with similar grievances to seek justice collectively .
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