B1 - Law

20 words and phrases typically used in the context of law.

attorney n. 1 a person appointed to act for or represent another

2 US lawyer

barrister UK n. a lawyer who pleads before a superior court

brief n. 1 UK instructions to a barrister - also v.

2 US written statement of facts

case n. statement of the facts in a trial, esp. the argument of one side

contract n. a formal agreement, usually in writing, between two or more

parties

court of law n. the place where law cases are heard and decided; court -

courtroom n.

evidence n. information presented to a court to prove or support a point in

question

guilty adj. responsible for wrong; culpable - guilty n. not guilty adj.

judge n. official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of

law - also v.

jury n. a group of people chosen to hear the evidence of a case and give

a decision

lawsuit n. a trial at court between two private parties

lawyer n. a person trained in law and who advises or represents others

plead v. 1 to defend a law case

2 to declare oneself to be guilty or not guilty - plea n.

sentence n. 1 decision of a court, esp. as to the punishment

2 the punishment - also v.

solicitor n. 1 UK lawyer advising clients & briefing barristers

2 US law officer for a city etc.

sue v. to start legal action against someone in a court of law - lawsuit n.

sum up v. to summarise & review the evidence of a case - summing up n.

trial n. a formal examination of a case in a court of law - to try v.

verdict n. the formal decision or finding of a judge or jury

without prejudice without detriment