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An easytounderstand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at merriamwebster. Understanding legal terminology is vital for understanding the law itself and properly applying it in research, legal analysis, document preparation and compliance with local, state and federal judicial systems. Affidavit a written statement that the party signs in front of a notary public, after swearing or affirming that the statement is true. Glossary of legal terms and phrases the inner temple library.
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Acronym that stands for also known as and introduces any alternative or assumed names or aliases of an individual. Commit to the custody of the commissioner of corrections. Structured into short, easily digested chapters, legal terminology presents the fundamentals of the principal areas of the law, including. A glossary of legal terms and expressions in uk business law and used iun this site. Glossary of legal latin a fortiori from stronger argument used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one ab initio from the beginning if a contract is void say for mistake ab initio, this has the consequence that no. The a to z guide to legal phrases this is only a basic guide. The explanations in this guide are not intended to be straight alternatives. The following is a glossary of terms that are frequently used in the debt collection industry and by collection attorneys. English common law is the basis of state legal systems in the u. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Pdf on jan 1, 1999, peter sandrini and others published legal terminology.
For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below. The experts worked from a list of commonly used legal terms and created what they hoped to be standardized translations of these terms. Crown prosecution service cps the cps is the organisation that prosecutes criminal cases investigated by the police in england and wales. This glossary is also available as a pdf adobe acrobat reader required.
A term to indicate another name by which a person is known. Legal terminology 101 is a comprehensive guide to the language of the legal system. Legal language course online legal terminology course. Below is our growing list of legal definitions beginning with the letter a. Although commonly referred to as the guilty act this is rather simplistic, as the. Common law the legal system that originated in england and is now in use in the united. Common law principles can be changed by legislation. Legal terminology is not only used by lawyers but also used in a wide range of associated legal professions.
A legal terminology textbook is a textbook that arranges and defines legal words and phrases in groups and by topic, in contrast with a law dictionary, which arranges and defines legal words and phrases individually and in alphabetical order. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. It should not be regarded or relied upon as a complete or authoritative statement of the law or treated as a substitute for specific legal advice concerning individual situations. Non uk residents can apply for asylum as soon as they reach the uk, although they may need legal help to be recognised as a refugee. The coexistence of english and scots legal systems b. Legal terminology, part 1 3 as a legal term, however, the word allegeis used to describe the action of formally stating a specific charge in a court of law or legal document. The non lawyers guide to legal terms pinnington law. Eversheds in europe european dictionary of one continent. English french legal glossary wisconsin court system. More commonly, the term means the whole body of lawyers. The related legal term allegation refers to the specific charge against a person made in accordance with state or federal legal codes. The legal system that originated in england and is now in use in the united states, which relies on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions.
Legal terminology in 1974, a group of legal interpreting experts convened in michigan to develop a manual to be used in training legal interpreters. This is a list of words which will be useful for you as a paralegal. English legal system an overview introduction the study of the english legal system involves two different, but related processes. A shared understanding of the complex terminology that is part of this area of. For the purpose of financial settlements, a loan on a piece of property or house can factor into the value of said property and thus determine if a settlement using that asset is possible. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers. Somali court interpreter glossary english somali abstract. If there is a term you are looking for please use our search form below and enter the legal term. Acknowledgment of service a document signed by the respondent to say to the court that heshe has received a copy of the petition. Solicitors are the experts when it comes to the law and how it affects you. Glossary of legal terminology english arabic 472 words ayman khatib arabic interpreter and translator khalil ansara arkan rule of law team in west bank and gaza. There are a lot of good legal dictionaries available, both in print and online, but sometimes they dont contain words that nonlawyers do not understand or are not sure they understand and might be afraid to ask for fear of looking stupid yes, weve all been there. This glossary provides short definitions of legal terms you will find on this website.
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