Law and Order

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.

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government.

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.

(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.

an officially written and established law

The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving.

to do something for a special reason

The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.

relating to the making and passing of laws by government bodies

The legislative branch of government is responsible for proposing, debating, and passing laws.

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

The new environmental legislation limits carbon emissions from factories.

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

The attorney presented a strong case in court on behalf of his client.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

(law) an official written document that people sign to agree on something or accept something as true

The parties signed a declaration of intent to formalize their agreement.

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.

issued, ordered, or carried out by a court or judge

The judicial decision ended years of legal dispute.

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim’s family.

a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

the right or power to give orders to people

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

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

a group of words that forms a statement, question, exclamation, or instruction, usually containing a verb

Can you construct a sentence using the words provided in the vocabulary list?

to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

Witnesses are called to testify about what they saw during the accident.

a formal statement saying something is true, particularly made by a witness in court

The witness provided compelling testimony that corroborated the victim's account.

to see an act of crime or an accident

She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case.

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.

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours.

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 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.

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of theft and fraud.

a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone

The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

The hotel room charge included breakfast and Wi-Fi access.

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.

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

She filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination.

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

The dissatisfied customer decided to sue the company for breach of contract.

the formal process or legal action taken within a court to resolve a dispute, administer justice, etc.

The court proceeding lasted for several weeks as both sides presented their arguments and evidence.

an elected officer of law in a county

The sheriff's deputies patrolled the rural county to ensure community safety.

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

The inspector led the investigation into the robbery.