Verbs Related to the Legal System

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing.

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to say something is the case without providing proof for it

Parents of the student allege that the school did not take the bullying complaints seriously.

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences.

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.

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 give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification.

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.

to approve a proposed law

The legislature voted to enact new regulations governing environmental protection.

to officially cancel a law, regulation, or policy, making it no longer valid or in effect

The government decided to repeal the outdated tax law to streamline the tax code.

to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime or misdemeanor

The police decided to impeach him after they found evidence linking him to the robbery.

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

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

to officially accuse a person of a crime

The grand jury decided to indict the suspect on charges of robbery and assault.

to put someone in prison or keep them somewhere and not let them go

The court decided to imprison the convicted felon for a term of ten years.

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery.

to work temporarily in a job, usually during breaks or after completing studies, to gain practical experience in a specific field

During the summer break, many students choose to intern at companies to enhance their skills.

to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

After the trial, he was promptly incarcerated in a high-security prison.

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.

to initiate legal action against another party or person

The company decided to litigate after the breach of contract.

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

The judge will adjudicate the case and determine the appropriate legal resolution.

to make something legally valid

The business partners decided to formalize their agreement by signing a legally binding contract.

to formally object or challenge a judge's participation in a case, often due to concerns about their impartiality or potential conflicts of interest

The defense attorney may recuse the judge if they believe there is a bias that could affect the trial.

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

The school may penalize students for plagiarism by giving them a lower grade.

to officially summon someone to attend a court proceeding, produce evidence, or provide testimony under penalty of law

The prosecutor may subpoena a witness to testify in a criminal trial.

to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it

The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, allowing patients to access it legally.

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

They are currently legislating new measures to address environmental concerns.

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties.

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.