Glossary 3

10 Law glossary terms

This glossary contains the largest number of words related to the world of law.

complaint
Noun
Complaint is a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.
Example: We've received a complaint from one of our listeners about offensive language.
fr: plainte
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convicted
verb
Convicted is having officially been found guilty of a crime in a law court
Example: It is a federal crime for a convicted felon to possess a gun.
fr: condamné
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Court
Noun
Court is a body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases.
Example: Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict. He's due to appear in court again on Monday.
fr: Tribunal
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Crimes
Noun
A crime is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law.
Example: Endangering their lives will be regarded as a crime against humanity.
fr: Des crimes
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Detention
Noun
Detention is when someone is arrested or put into prison, especially for political reasons.
Example: He claimed that his detention by the authorities was unlawful.
fr: Détention
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fraudulent
Adjective
Fraudulent means knowingly making or causing to be made a false statement or a misrepresentation of a material fact, knowingly failing to disclose a material fact, or committing a fraudulent practice.
Example: The guy standing in front of me at the bank tried to cash a fraudulent check, which landed him in prison.
fr: frauduleux / frauduleuse
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injunction
Noun
An Injunction is a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g., to make restitution to an injured party.
Example: She is seeking an injunction banning the newspaper from publishing the photographs.
fr: injonction
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Legal costs
Noun
Legal costs are the money that helps pay for the lawyers and the court in a legal case, usually paid by the person or organization that has lost the case.
Example: The force has been required to pay for the legal costs of the campaigners.
fr: Frais juridiques
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providers
Noun
A provider is a person who gives someone something they need.
Example: He is the sole provider for his family
fr: Fournisseurs
The plaintiffs
Noun
The plaintiffs: is a person or company that makes a legal complaint about someone else in a court of law.
Example: The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright. Judges in three states have sided with the plaintiffs.
fr: Les plaignants