Vocabulary: Legal English essentials

English · C1 · Lesson 20 · 20 words

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allegation

noun

claim without proof

constitute

verb

make up; form

jurisdiction

noun

involved

plaintiff

noun

The person who brings a lawsuit

statute

noun

law

tort

Wrongful act

pursuant

adjective

according to

precedent

noun

standard for judgment

litigation

noun

profit from price differences in different markets

indemnify

verb

legal dispute or lawsuit

arbitration

noun

compensate for loss or damage

breach

noun

settlement of dispute by neutral third party

liable

adjective

violation of a rule or agreement

subpoena

noun

legally responsible

covenant

noun

court order to appear or provide evidence

executor

noun

formal written agreement or promise

enjoin

verb

person appointed to carry out a will

fiduciary

adjective

prohibit by court order

waiver

noun

person legally bound to act in another's interest

remuneration

noun

voluntary surrender of a right