Legal terms in English used in real context with images, synonyms and antonyms for law students and advanced ESL learners in our visual thesaurus
Justice 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 22 /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ (noun) the state of being fair and just, fairness, justness, fair dealing, honesty, righteousness, equity, impartiality, fair play – a judge in a lawcourt, magistrate – the legal system in any country, legitimacy, acceptability Children in conflict or contact with criminal justice or welfare agencies either as…
Plea 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 21 /pliː/ (noun) a serious request, appeal, entreaty, petition, solicitation, imploration, call, supplication – the defendant’s answer to charge or accusation, defense, claim, justification, statement, excuse, explanation The court may, with the consent of the prosecutor, accept that plea of guilty and, if the plea is accepted, the court…
Captive Captive (adj & noun) /ˈkæp.tɪv/ noun: a person or animal that is confined or restrained, prisoner, hostage, detainee, in prison, imprisoned, incarcerated, caged, enslaved The evidence shows that, in the war, the captives had been badly tortured and mistreated. Antonym: free Noun: captivity
Threat 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 19 declaration of intent to cause harm if something does not happen, intimidation, warning, menace – any sign of danger or peril, risk, hazard In the United States, all speech is considered to be protected until proven otherwise. In a criminal case, the defense has no burden of proof…
Evidence 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 11 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in real contexts and authentic examples /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ (noun) documents and facts to prove or disprove something, verification, data, substantiation, testimony, corroboration, affirmation, attestation, confirmation, proof, indication To gain a conviction in countries where the rule…
Document 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 9 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS in real context /ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənt/ (noun & verb) written official information or data on papers or on a computer, evidence, dossier, text, file, manuscript, contract, paper, report, record, certificate, legal agreement, indenture – to record or store…
Valid 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 8 with antonyms, synonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in authentic context /ˈvæl.ɪd/ (adj) based on facts and reason, reasonable, sound, acceptable, bona fide, legitimate, tenable, justifiable, rational – according to the law, legal, having legal force, official, contractual, effective, in force By entering…
Defraud 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6 with synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech and real examples in authentic context for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS candidates /dɪˈfrɔːd/ (verb) to deceive people, deprive someone of the money or property that belongs to them by deceiving them, cheat, take advantage of, swindle, trick, dupe, rip off OSHAWA, Ont.…
Prosecute Prosecute (verb) (CONTINUE) /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈprɑː.sɪ-/ to officially accuse someone of a crime – litigate – sue – put on trial – indict – press charges against – take legal action – bring to court: He was prosecuted for rubbing from an old woman.
Oath 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Oath 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /əʊθ/ (noun) a promise that you make to indicate that you just tell the truth in a court of law, vow, assurance, word of honor, pledge, avowal – a swear word, curse, profanity, dirty word, obscenity, malediction, vulgarity, expletive, swearword Sworn…