Vocabulary: Legal English across jurisdictions (UK vs US vs international)

English · C2 · Lesson 56 · 20 words

A complete lesson on Legal English across jurisdictions (UK vs US vs international) — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Legal English across jurisdictions (UK vs US vs international) with confidence. Master 20 essential words and phrases about Legal English across jurisdictions (UK vs US vs international). After this lesson, you'll confidently use them in real conversations.

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constitute

verb

make up; form

jurisdiction

noun

involved

municipal

adjective

relating to a city

supersede

replace

subsidiary

noun

rapid increase

tort

Wrongful act

ratify

verb

confirm officially

precedent

noun

standard for judgment

litigation

noun

profit from price differences in different markets

bilateral

adjective

Affecting both sides

harmonize

verb

Work together smoothly

codify

verb

Organize into a system

adversarial

adjective

Truthfulness

statutory

adjective

convergence

jurisprudence

noun

coming together

adjudicate

verb

archaism

ecclesiastical

adjective

old-fashioned word or expression

juristic

adjective

prestigious

equitable

adjective

honored or respected

comity

noun

accommodation