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Court Terms

Judge (ˈdʒʌdʒ) - An official who presides over a court.
The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.
The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.
The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.
Jury (ˈdʒʊəri) - A group of people who decide the outcome of a trial.
The jury found the defendant guilty.
The jury found the defendant guilty.
The jury found the defendant guilty.
Courtroom (ˈkɔːrtˌruːm) - The room where legal trials take place.
The witness gave testimony in the courtroom.
The witness gave testimony in the courtroom.
The witness gave testimony in the courtroom.

Trial (ˈtraɪəl) - A formal examination of evidence in court.
The trial lasted for three weeks before the verdict was given.
The trial lasted for three weeks before the verdict was given.
The trial lasted for three weeks before the verdict was given.
Appeal (əˈpiːl) - A request to a higher court to review a decision.
The lawyer filed an appeal after the case was lost.
The lawyer filed an appeal after the case was lost.
The lawyer filed an appeal after the case was lost.
Sentence (ˈsɛntəns) - The punishment given by a court.
The judge gave the defendant a five-year sentence.
The judge gave the defendant a five-year sentence.
The judge gave the defendant a five-year sentence.

Criminal Law (ˈkrɪmɪnəl lɔː) - Law dealing with crimes and punishment.
Criminal law protects society by punishing offenders.
Criminal law protects society by punishing offenders.
Criminal law protects society by punishing offenders.
Civil Law (ˈsɪvəl lɔː) - Law dealing with private rights and disputes.
Civil law covers cases such as contracts and property disputes.
Civil law covers cases such as contracts and property disputes.
Civil law covers cases such as contracts and property disputes.
International Law (ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl lɔː) - Law governing relations between countries.
International law regulates treaties and agreements between nations.
International law regulates treaties and agreements between nations.
International law regulates treaties and agreements between nations.

Lawyer (ˈlɔːjər) - A person who practices or studies law.
The lawyer prepared the case for trial.
The lawyer prepared the case for trial.
The lawyer prepared the case for trial.
Defendant (dɪˈfɛndənt) - A person accused in a court of law.
The defendant denied all charges.
The defendant denied all charges.
The defendant denied all charges.
Plaintiff (ˈpleɪntɪf) - A person who brings a case against another.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

Agreement (əˈgriːmənt) - A mutual understanding between parties.
They signed an agreement to work together.
They signed an agreement to work together.
They signed an agreement to work together.
Clause (klɔːz) - A specific provision in a contract.
The contract includes a confidentiality clause.
The contract includes a confidentiality clause.
The contract includes a confidentiality clause.
Breach (briːʧ) - Failure to fulfill contract terms.
The company was sued for breach of contract.
The company was sued for breach of contract.
The company was sued for breach of contract.

Crime (kraɪm) - An illegal act punishable by law.
Robbery is considered a serious crime.
Robbery is considered a serious crime.
Robbery is considered a serious crime.
Offense (əˈfɛns) - A violation of law or rule.
Speeding is a common traffic offense.
Speeding is a common traffic offense.
Speeding is a common traffic offense.
Sentence (ˈsɛntəns) - The punishment given after conviction.
The criminal received a ten-year sentence in prison.
The criminal received a ten-year sentence in prison.
The criminal received a ten-year sentence in prison.

Lawsuit (ˈlɔːsuːt) - A legal case brought to court by one party.
The company faced a lawsuit over patent infringement.
The company faced a lawsuit over patent infringement.
The company faced a lawsuit over patent infringement.
Damages (ˈdæmɪʤɪz) - Money claimed as compensation for loss or injury.
She sought damages for the accident.
She sought damages for the accident.
She sought damages for the accident.
Settlement (ˈsɛtlmənt) - An agreement to end a dispute without trial.
They reached a settlement to avoid a lengthy court case.
They reached a settlement to avoid a lengthy court case.
They reached a settlement to avoid a lengthy court case.

Contract (ˈkɒntrækt) - A written or spoken agreement enforceable by law.
The contract specified the terms of employment.
The contract specified the terms of employment.
The contract specified the terms of employment.
Will (wɪl) - A legal document stating how a person's property is to be distributed after death.
He wrote a will to ensure his assets were given to his family.
He wrote a will to ensure his assets were given to his family.
He wrote a will to ensure his assets were given to his family.
Deed (diːd) - A legal document that shows ownership of property.
The deed proves that she owns the house.
The deed proves that she owns the house.
The deed proves that she owns the house.