pattern

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.

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to sue
[Verb]

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

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to acquit
[Verb]

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

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision acquit the defendant of all charges .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to bail
[Verb]

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

Ex: The lawyer worked quickly bail the defendant , offering the court a substantial sum .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The condemned the drug lord to decades behind bars for trafficking large quantities of illegal substances .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to detain
[Verb]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
advocate
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge commended advocate for their thorough preparation and professionalism during the trial .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
cop
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
plain-clothes
[Adjective]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
handcuff
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
patrol
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
defendant
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
hangman
[noun]

a person whose job is hanging criminals

Ex: hangman wore a hood to conceal their identity during the execution process .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
juvenile
[noun]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Magistrates play a crucial role in the judicial system , handling a wide range of cases from traffic violations to minor criminal offenses .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
outlaw
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
bond
[noun]

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

Ex: The family pooled their resources to pay bond and secure their loved one 's temporary freedom pending trial .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an order given by a judge or court regarding a case

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
lawsuit
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
custody
[noun]

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

Ex: The inmate was released custody after serving his sentence .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
guilt
[noun]

the state of having committed an offense or crime

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
innocence
[noun]

the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the action or process of making something legal

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
pro bono
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Pro bono work allows legal professionals to contribute their expertise to important social causes .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
plea
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge accepted plea of no contest and scheduled a sentencing hearing .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
testimony
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
verdict
[noun]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
warrant
[noun]

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

Ex: He challenged the validity of warrant, arguing that it lacked probable cause .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
applicable
[Adjective]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

Ex: These principles applicable across various industries and disciplines .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
invalid
[Adjective]

officially or legally unacceptable

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
judicial
[Adjective]

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
liable
[Adjective]

legally held accountable for the cost of something

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
regulatory
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The airline industry is subject to regulatory oversight to ensure passenger safety .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
undercover
[Adjective]

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

Ex: undercover journalist exposed corruption in the local government through their investigative reporting .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
lethal
[Adjective]

capable of causing death

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to officially tell people something

Ex: declared his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
hearsay
[noun]

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

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of hearsay testimony .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to inform an authority about the wrongdoings or crimes of others

Ex: He decided rat out his colleagues involved in the illegal activities .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to pinch
[Verb]

to take someone into custody

Ex: The pinched the suspect as he tried to board the train .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app