Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

accidental death n
action n (LEGAL PROCESS)
actionable adj
admissible adj
affidavit n
affiliation order n
alibi n
annul v
appeal n (LEGAL)
appeal v (LEGAL)
ASBO n
bail n (MONEY)
bail v (MONEY)
bond n (PROMISE)
brief n (INSTRUCTIONS)
case n (PROBLEM)
compensatory adj, at compensation n (MONEY)
compensatory adj, at compensation n (EXCHANGE)
compensatory adj, at compensation n (JOB PAYMENT)
compulsory adj
contributory negligence n
conveyancing n
convict v
conviction n (CRIME)
counter-suit n
court martial n
court order n
criminal justice system n
defence n (EXPLANATION)
de jure adj, adv
deportation order n
diminished responsibility n
docket n
exhibit n
file v (STORE/RECORD INFORMATION)
finding n (JUDGMENT)
forfeiture n
gagging order n
habeas corpus n
hearing n (MEETING)
hung adj
imposition n (NEW LAW)
inadmissible adj
injunction n
inquest n
judgment n (LEGAL)
judicature n
judicial adj
jurisdiction n
lawsuit n
legal aid n
legalistic adj
lien n
maintenance order n
miscarriage of justice n
mistrial n
moot n
no-fault adj
null and void adj
nullify v
oath n (PROMISE)
obligatory adj
open verdict n
order n (INSTRUCTION)
out-of-court adv, adj
overturn v (CHANGE)

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patent n (LEGAL RIGHT)

patent v
patent adj (LEGAL RIGHT)
patentee n
plea n (STATEMENT)
plea bargaining n
plead v (STATE)
pled
power n (OFFICIAL RIGHT)
power of attorney n
precedent n
probate n
property n (THINGS OWNED)
provide v (LAW)
remand v
representation n (ACTING FOR)
restraining order n
retrial n
ruling n
separation n
sequester v (KEEP SEPARATE)
settlement n (AGREE)
show trial n
sit v (MEET)
sitting n (MEETING)
sub judice adj
suit n (LEGAL PROBLEM)
surety n
test case n
testify v
testimony n
tort n
trial n (LEGAL PROCESS)
up adv (TRIAL)
verdict n
void adj (NOT ACCEPTABLE)
void v
waiver n
writ n (DOCUMENT)
defense, at defence n (EXPLANATION)
judgement, at judgment n (LEGAL)
suit, at lawsuit n
lawsuit, at suit n (LEGAL PROBLEM)
administer an oath to sb
beyond reasonable doubt
damages
be under/on oath
pass sentence
be remanded on bail
on remand
legal remedy
rights
stand trial
stay of execution, deportation, etc.
cop a plea idiom
stand bail idiom

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