The Ultimate Guide to Legal English: Dictionary and Exercises

Legal English is a specialized form of English used in the legal profession. It is used to communicate legal concepts, ideas, and principles. Legal English can be complex and difficult to understand, even for native English speakers. This is because it often contains specialized terms, phrases, and abbreviations that are not used in everyday English.

If you are a lawyer, law student, or legal professional, it is essential to have a strong understanding of Legal English. This will help you to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and judges. It will also help you to read and understand legal documents.

This guide will provide you with everything you need to know about Legal English. We will start with a comprehensive dictionary of Legal English terms. We will then provide a series of exercises to help you practice using Legal English.

Business and Company Law: Legal English Dictionary and Exercise Book

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The following dictionary contains some of the most common Legal English terms.

• Accused: The person who has been charged with a crime.
• Acquittal: A verdict of not guilty.
• Adjudication: The process of making a legal decision.
• Adverse possession: The acquisition of title to property by possession for a period of time.
• Affidavit: A written statement that is sworn to be true.
• Appellant: The party that appeals a decision.
• Appellee: The party that is being appealed against.
• Attorney: A lawyer.
• Breach of contract: The failure to fulfill a promise made in a contract.
• Case: A legal dispute between two or more parties.
• Civil law: The body of law that governs disputes between private individuals and organizations.
• Common law: The body of law that is based on custom and precedent.
• Complaint: A legal document that sets out the plaintiff's claim.
• Contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
• Conviction: A verdict of guilty.
• Damages: Money that is awarded to a plaintiff as compensation for a loss.
• Defendant: The person who is being sued.
• Discovery: The process of exchanging information between parties in a lawsuit.
• Due process: The right to fair and reasonable legal procedures.
• Evidence: Information that is used to prove a fact in a lawsuit.
• Felony: A serious crime.
• Habeas corpus: A writ that requires a person to be brought before a judge.
• Indictment: A formal accusation of a crime.
• Injunction: A court order that prevents a person from ng something.
• Judgment: The final decision of a court.
• Jury: A group of people who are selected to hear a case and decide the verdict.
• Lawsuit: A legal action that is brought by one party against another.
• Misdemeanor: A less serious crime.
• Motion: A request to a court for a ruling on a specific issue.
• Negligence: The failure to exercise reasonable care.
• Parole: The early release of a prisoner from jail.
• Pleading: A legal document that sets out the facts of a case.
• Plaintiff: The person who is suing.
• Precedent: A court decision that is binding on lower courts.
• Probation: A period of supervision for a person who has been convicted of a crime.
• Prosecutor: The lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case.
• Punitive damages: Money that is awarded to a plaintiff as punishment for the defendant's conduct.
• Settlement: An agreement between the parties in a lawsuit that ends the case.
• Statute: A law that is passed by a legislature.
• Subpoena: A court order that requires a person to appear in court or produce documents.
• Tort: A civil wrong that is not a breach of contract.
• Trial: The process of determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
• Verdict: The decision of a jury or judge in a case.
• Warrant: A court order that authorizes the police to search a person or place.

The following exercises will help you to practice using Legal English.

Exercise 1:

Translate the following sentences into Legal English.

1. The man was charged with murder.
2. The jury found the defendant guilty.
3. The plaintiff was awarded damages for the defendant's negligence.
4. The court issued an injunction to prevent the defendant from selling the property.
5. The lawyer filed a motion for summary judgment.

Exercise 2:

Answer the following questions using Legal English.

1. What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
2. What is the purpose of a discovery?
3. What is the role of a jury in a trial?
4. What is the difference between a civil lawsuit and a criminal lawsuit?
5. What is the importance of precedent in the legal system?

Exercise 3:

Write a short legal brief on the following topic:

• The elements of a negligence claim

Legal English is a complex and specialized form of English. However, it is essential for anyone who works in the legal profession. This guide has provided you with a comprehensive dictionary of Legal English terms and a series of exercises to help you practice using Legal English.

With practice, you will be able to use Legal English confidently and effectively. This will help you to communicate more effectively with clients, colleagues, and judges. It will also help you to read and understand legal documents.

Business and Company Law: Legal English Dictionary and Exercise Book

by Michael Howard

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	389 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	65 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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