Law

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

I suspect he's been lying about where he was last night.

a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law

The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.

a court that decides on family matters such as divorce

They had to go to family court to finalize their divorce and settle custody arrangements.

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 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 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 behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

The community rallied together to protest against the injustice of racial discrimination.

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees.

related to the law or the legal system

She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.

in a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules

She entered the country legally after obtaining the correct visa.

acceptable by the law or any authority

The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.

the process of controlling something by means of rules

The regulation of air quality standards aims to reduce pollution emissions from industrial factories.

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.

the right or power to give orders to people

The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

The inspector led the investigation into the robbery.

(grammar) a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and functions as a unit within a sentence

He highlighted the main clause in the sentence with a red marker.

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night.

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.

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal

The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

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.

to give someone essential information or instructions about a particular subject or task

Before the meeting, the manager will brief the team on the agenda and key discussion points.

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 not let any harm come to someone or something

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

After finishing the design, she saved the file as a PNG.

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly.

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits.

an official rule or law that forbids something

Smoking in public buildings is under prohibition.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.

to escape from someone or somewhere

The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him.

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics.

to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule

The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.

the decision of a judge or law court

The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.

a legal document that shows a person's history of breaking the law and being punished for it

His criminal record made it difficult for him to find a job after his release from prison.