Law

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Breaking the law can result in serious consequences.

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

She hired a lawyer to help her navigate the complex legal issues surrounding her business.

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development.

to see an act of crime or an accident

She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.

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

The witness provided compelling testimony that corroborated the victim's account.

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case.

a serious promise or statement made by someone to tell the truth, often with the belief that breaking the promise will have serious consequences

The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth during the trial.

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees.

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented.

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

The victim's family sought justice through the court system for the crimes committed against their loved one.

a group of words that forms a statement, question, exclamation, or instruction, usually containing a verb

Can you construct a sentence using the words provided in the vocabulary list?

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.

used for forming future tenses

I will finish my homework before dinner.

to write and submit an official written document

Last year, the citizens petitioned the local government to improve public transportation.

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

The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

The hotel room charge included breakfast and Wi-Fi access.

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.

to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.

The company faced legal consequences for violating environmental regulations.

to make individuals to behave in a particular way

The company implemented new policies to enforce ethical behavior in the workplace.

to change something in order to make it better

Social activists work to reform policies to address inequality and injustice.

to question someone in an aggressive way for a long time in order to get information

The detective decided to interrogate the suspect to uncover details about the crime.

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

The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder.

to advise someone to take a course of action

Legal professionals counsel clients on their rights and options during legal proceedings.

a sum of money paid to someone to make up for the damage or harm done to them

The court ordered the company to pay redress to the injured workers.

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

The government decided to abolish the death penalty.

to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it

The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, allowing patients to access it legally.