Law
Law
5 Defining and translating terms related to law. terms
- Compensation.
- A noun.
- something that counterbalances or makes up for an undesirable or unwelcome state of affairs:
- Example: he is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work.
- en: Dédommagement.
- Convicted
- Verb
- having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
- Example: He was convicted for murder.
- en: Etre condamné
- Fraud.
- A noun.
- the crime of getting money by deceiving people.
- Example: They spent ten years in jail for fraud.
- en: Fraude
- Robbery
- Noun
- Robbery is a crime of theft and can be classified as Larceny by force or by threat of force. The elements of the crime of robbery include the use of force or intimidation and all the elements of the crime of larceny.
- Example: The penalty for robbery is very severe.
- en: Un vol qualifié.
- To be charged.
- A verb
- To impose a burden, duty, obligation, or lien; to create a claim against property; to assess; to demand; to accuse; to instruct a jury on matters of law. To impose a tax, duty, or trust. To entrust with responsibilities and duties. In commercial transactions, to bill or invoice; to purchase on credit. In Criminal Law, to indict or formally accuse.
- Example: She was charges 100$ for a parking ticket.
- en: Etre inculpé au pénal