C146 words
Law and Regulation
Legal language and regulatory frameworks.
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- legislationnounˌlɛdʒ ɪsˈleɪ ʃənThe process of making or enacting laws; a body of laws formally enacted.
- regulationnounˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənAn official rule, directive, or law created and enforced by an authority (often a government or organization) to control conduct or manage a system.
- precedentnounˈprɛs ɪ dəntAn earlier event, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent similar circumstances.
- constitutionaladjectiveˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nlRelating to or inherent in the physical or mental makeup of a person or thing; also, relating to the fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal and political basis of a state or organization.
- liabilityˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ tiSomething for which one is legally responsible, especially a financial debt or obligation; a person or thing that is a burden or disadvantage.
- negligencenounˈnɛg lɪ dʒənsFailure to take proper care over something; lack of attention or care.
- damagesplural-nounˈdæmɪdʒɪzA sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for loss or injury, typically in a legal context.
- remedynounrɪˈmiːdɪəbəlA solution or treatment that fixes a problem or cures an illness.
- injunctionnounɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənA formal legal order from a court commanding or forbidding a specific action.
- litigationnounˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃənThe process of taking legal action in court; the process of suing someone or defending against a lawsuit.
- arbitrationnounˌɑr bɪˈtreɪ ʃənA formal method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party (an arbitrator) makes a binding decision after hearing evidence and arguments from both sides.
- compliancenounkəmˈplaɪənsThe act of conforming, submitting, or obeying a rule, request, law, or standard.
- prosecutionnounˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃənThe act or process of holding a trial against someone in a court of law, accusing them of a crime; the party (the state or its representatives) that brings a criminal case against a defendant.
- defendantnoundɪˈfɛn dəntA person, company, or organization officially accused of a crime or sued in a civil court case; the party required to answer the complaint against them.
- plaintiffˈpleɪntɪfThe person or party who initiates a lawsuit in a court of law.
- counselnounˈkaʊnsəlProfessional advice, especially that given by a lawyer, or the act of giving such advice.
- testimonynounˈtɛstɪmənɪA formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
- evidencenounˈɛvɪdənsSomething, such as a fact, object, or statement, that helps prove whether something is true or real, especially in a formal investigation, argument, or academic context.
- jurisdictionnounˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənThe official power or authority of a court, government, or other body to make legal decisions and judgments within a defined geographical area or over certain types of cases.
- statutenounˈstætjuːtA formal written law enacted by a legislative body.
- provisionnounprəˈvɪʒənthe action of providing or supplying something for use; something that is provided or supplied.
- clauseklɔzA group of words containing a subject and a verb, forming part of a sentence or constituting a complete sentence.
- amendmentnounəˈmɛndməntA formal change or addition to a legal document, proposal, law, or text.
- ratificationnounˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃənThe formal and official confirmation or approval of an agreement, treaty, law, or decision, making it legally valid and effective.
- treatynounˈtri tiA formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
- sovereigntynounˈsɒvrəntɪThe supreme authority and power of a state to govern itself or another state, free from external control.
- obligationnounˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃənA duty or responsibility that one is morally or legally bound to do.
- contractnounˈkɒn træktA legally binding agreement between two or more parties, or to become smaller or shorter.
- breachnounbriːtʃAn act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, promise, or code of conduct; a gap or rupture in a barrier.
- penaltynounˈpɛn l tiA punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
- sanctionnounˈsæŋk ʃənAn official permission or approval, OR a punitive measure against a country or organization.
- warrantnounˈwɔr əntA document issued by a legal authority giving power to do something, especially to arrest someone or search property; official authorization.
- subpoenanounsəbˈpiːnəAn official written order requiring a person to attend a court or hearing to give evidence.
- depositiondĕp′ə-zĭsh<strong>′</strong>ənThe act of removing someone from a position of power, authority or office.
- affidavitnounˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪtA written statement of facts, confirmed by oath or affirmation, to be used as evidence in court.
- indictmentnounɪnˈdaɪt məntA formal accusation that someone has committed a crime, typically presented by a grand jury.
- verdictnounˈvɜːdɪktA formal decision or judgment made by a jury in a court of law.
- sentencenounˈsɛn tnsA grammatically complete unit of words expressing a statement, question, command, or exclamation, usually containing a subject and predicate. Also, a punishment given by a court of law.
- probationnounprəˈbeɪʃənA trial period during which a person's character, abilities, or performance are observed, assessed, and must prove satisfactory.
- parolenounpəˈrəʊlThe temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
- acquittalnounəˈkwɪt lA formal judgment in a court of law that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they were charged.
- convictionnounkənˈvɪkʃənA firmly held belief or a formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty of a crime.
- appealnounəˈpiːlA formal or urgent request for a decision, action, or help; the power to attract or be interesting.
- executivenounɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪvA person or group with the power and authority to manage an organization, make decisions, and put plans into action; relating to this role or function.
- legislativeadjectiveˈlɛdʒɪslətɪvHaving the power or responsibility to make laws.
- enforcementnounɛnˈfɔrs məntThe act of compelling obedience to a law, rule, or authority.