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English common law is the basis of state legal systems in the u. This is a list of words which will be useful for you as a paralegal. Crown prosecution service cps the cps is the organisation that prosecutes criminal cases investigated by the police in england and wales. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au surry partners lawyers 2009. An easytounderstand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at merriamwebster. English legal system an overview introduction the study of the english legal system involves two different, but related processes. Solicitors are the experts when it comes to the law and how it affects you. A glossary of legal terms and expressions in uk business law and used iun this site.
Glossary of legal terminology most frequently used terms glossary of legal terminology edited and expanded by john lombardi aka. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. Glossary provided courtesy of the state of maryland. Affidavit a written statement that the party signs in front of a notary public, after swearing or affirming that the statement is true. A guilty act the prohibited conduct or behaviour that the law seeks to prevent. Eversheds in europe european dictionary of one continent. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. 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. 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. English french legal glossary wisconsin court system. 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. An authorised firm is one that has permission from the financial services authority fsa to carry out regulated activities.
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Acknowledgment of service a document signed by the respondent to say to the court that heshe has received a copy of the petition. Legal terminology 101 is a comprehensive guide to the language of the legal system. Legal terminology 6th edition brown, gordon, kauffman, kent on. The following is a glossary of terms that are frequently used in the debt collection industry and by collection attorneys. First, as a law student, you must learn a large body of factual material about the fundamental concepts of law, the sources of english law, and the institutions and the personnel of the law. More commonly, the term means the whole body of lawyers.
It begins as a bill and passes through both houses of parliament. The peoples law dictionary by gerald and kathleen hill publisher fine communications. Legal terminology in 1974, a group of legal interpreting experts convened in michigan to develop a manual to be used in training legal interpreters. Courtroom terminology nc conference of district attorneys. This glossary provides short definitions of legal terms you will find on this website.
For example, armed robbery includes the act of using or pretending to use a weapon. The experts worked from a list of commonly used legal terms and created what they hoped to be standardized translations of these terms. However, a foundation of legal terminology is a good start in understanding courtroom lingo and legal documents. Legal terminology is the collection of words and phrases that have a precise or peculiar use in the law profession. Abstraction taking away with intent to harm or deceive. 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 a to z guide to legal phrases this is only a basic guide. A shared understanding of the complex terminology that is part of this area of. The easiesttoread, most userfriendly guide to legal terms.
Pdf on jan 1, 1999, peter sandrini and others published legal terminology. The coexistence of english and scots legal systems b. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers. A term to indicate another name by which a person is known. Notes on legal terminology in buying and selling a house we often find clients are confused by some of the legal terminology involved in house purchase and sale, and therefore we produce this guide to assist you. Common law the legal system that originated in england and is now in use in the united. A loan borrowed from a bank or building society to purchase property. As a student at the pontifical institute of mediaeval studies in toronto in the 1960s, i enjoyed noting the antique flavor of the language of ontarios lawyers and courts, a daily echo of the old legal systems that formed the content of the courses i was then. To find all definitions that include a specific term, enter a word or phrase below. 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. Abduction taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion.
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