Law

the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it

I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient.

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

The new environmental legislation limits carbon emissions from factories.

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

The king decreed that all citizens must pay taxes by the end of the month.

an officially written and established law

The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving.

the formal procedure of resolving disputes through the court system

The company is involved in litigation over patent rights.

a legal official who represents the state in criminal proceedings and brings charges against individuals or organizations suspected of breaking the law

The prosecutor presented strong evidence in the case against the defendant.

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

The attorney presented a strong case in court on behalf of his client.

(in the UK) a lawyer who is entitled to give legal advice, prepare legal documents for contracts and defend people in lower courts of law

She consulted a solicitor for advice on buying a house.

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

The plaintiff presented compelling evidence to support their case.

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

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of theft and fraud.

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

The defendant's conviction was based on solid evidence presented during the trial.

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

The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours.

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant's release from jail before the trial.

a civic obligation requiring individuals to serve as members of a jury in a court of law

She was summoned for jury duty and had to report to the courthouse for potential selection.

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

The judge sentenced him to five years' probation.

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

The suspect was placed in custody pending a bail hearing.

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing his sentence.

to prove someone or something right by providing evidence or justification

The research findings vindicated the theory, providing strong empirical evidence in support of its validity.

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

The appellate court decided to overrule the lower court's decision and grant a new trial.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom.

to make changes or additions to a document, law, contract, or similar text in order to correct or update it

The committee decided to amend the proposal to address concerns raised during the discussion.

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

The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim’s family.

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

The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.

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

During the Wild West era, many outlaws sought refuge in remote hideouts to evade law enforcement.

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

Rigorous testing and positive user feedback validated the reliability of the mobile app.

the process in which a person is officially appointed to act as a judge and settle an argument

The dispute was resolved through arbitration rather than a lengthy court trial.

a line or sentence taken from a book or speech

In academic writing, it is essential to provide proper citations for all sources used.

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege