Hi everyone. My name is Mya, and I am 19 years old. I am studying at Ahuntsic College. My program is calling Paralegal Technology. This is my second year in this program, and I have only one year left. I want to be a lawyer in the future. Since I was a child, I have been passionate about law. I have listened to many programs and read several books on this subject. This glossary is for everyone. It suits you even if you don't want to study law.The law is a subject that has an impact in everyone's life. It is important to have the right knowledge. Words can be complex, but it's essential to understand them. That is why I have created a glossary on law, more specifically on Paralegal Technology.This glossary on the subject of law contains 22 words. I found the definitions by using the online dictionary. I also check in the book that we use in class. It is called Actively Engaged Online. There is also a list of words on different topics. There is a section for the Paralegal Technology program. This is the place where I found the words. After reading the glossary, I advise you to play to the card game. You can download the link and then print the glossary. You need to cut the cards and shuffle them. Then, it all depends on the number of players. The goal is to guess the word by the definition. You will be able to confirm that you have understood the words.
affidavit
noun
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
Example: My client needed to make an affidavit before the trial.
en: Déclaration sous serment.
attorney
noun
One who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf; especially : lawyer.
Example: The defense attorney is absent at the audience today.
en: Avocat
bailiff
noun
An officer, similar to a sheriff's deputy, employed to execute writs and processes, make arrests, keep order in the court.
Example: The bailiff had to execute the judgment rendered by the judge yesterday.
en: huissier
burglar
noun
A person who commits burglary; housebreaker.
Example: A burglar stole all the money at the bank.
en: cambrioleur
corporation
noun
A company or group of people authorized to act as a single entily and recognized as such in law.
Example: The corporation 9500-888 Inc. must file their annual declaration within two weeks.
en: société
courthouse
noun
A public building in which courts of law are held.
Example: The courthouse is full for the hearing.
en: tribunal
debtor
noun
A person or commercial enterprise that owes a financial obligation.
Example: The debtor owes the creditor $100,000.
en: débiteur
docket
A calendar of the cases awaiting action in a court.
Example: The Quebec court docket is full for the next two months.
en: rôle
expunge
verb
Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).
Example: The police expunged the photos published without the knowledge of the young girl.
en: effacer
felony
noun
A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.
Example: My sister did a felony and she's in prison for one year.
en: crime
habeas corpus
noun
A writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, esp. To secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
Example: Habeas corpus helps to better understand certain laws.
en: habeas corpus
indict
verb
To make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.
Example: The jury indicted the suspect with the murder of the girl.
en: accuser
landlord
noun
One that owns and rents land, building, or dwelling units.
Example: I'm suing my landlord for not respecting our lease.
en: propriétaire
lethal
adjective
Capable of causing death.
Example: The accident was lethal.
en: mortel
loitering
verb
Remaining in an area for no obvious reason.
Example: Teenagers are loitering at the mall without buying anything.
en: flâner
mistrial
noun
An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again with the selection of a new jury.
Example: The pandemic has caused several mistrials.
en: annulation du procès
monograph
noun
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.
Example: You have to read the monograph before the trial.
en: monographie
panel
noun
To select or impanel (a jury).
Example: The panel of jury must render their decision before tomorrow.
en: panneau
testimony
noun
A solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official.
Example: The accused's testimony was not credible.
en: témoignage
VIN
abbreviation
Vehicle identification number.
Example: I need the VIN from the boat to check that there are no debts.
en: VIN
warrant
noun
A commission or document giving authority to do something.
Example: The police need a warrant to look inside the suspect's house.
en: mandat
witness
noun
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
Example: The witness saw the hit-and-run on the highway.
