Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Legal Rights
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jurisdiction | n. | the legal authority to make decisions in an area or case | The court has jurisdiction over the dispute. |
| precedent | n. | a previous legal decision used as a guide | The judgement created an important precedent. |
| legislation | n. | laws made by a government | New legislation protects consumer rights. |
| enforcement | n. | the act of making people obey a law or rule | Weak enforcement reduced the law s impact. |
| liability | n. | legal responsibility for damage or loss | The company denied liability. |
| claimant | n. | a person who makes a legal claim | The claimant requested compensation. |
| defendant | n. | a person or organisation accused or sued in court | The defendant denied the allegation. |
| appeal | n./v. | a request for a higher court to review a decision | The defendant filed an appeal. |
| compliance | n. | following laws, rules, or standards | Compliance is required by regulation. |
| due process | n. | fair legal procedures that protect rights | Due process must be respected. |
| settlement | n. | an agreement that ends a legal dispute | The parties reached a settlement. |
| injunction | n. | a court order requiring or preventing an action | The judge issued an injunction. |
Common Collocations
jurisdiction: legal jurisdiction, national jurisdiction
precedent: legal precedent, set a precedent
legislation: national legislation, draft legislation
precedent: legal precedent, set a precedent
legislation: national legislation, draft legislation
enforcement: law enforcement, enforcement agency
liability: legal liability, accept liability
claimant: successful claimant, claimant lawyer
liability: legal liability, accept liability
claimant: successful claimant, claimant lawyer
defendant: criminal defendant, defendant company
appeal: appeal a verdict, appeal court
compliance: legal compliance, compliance officer
appeal: appeal a verdict, appeal court
compliance: legal compliance, compliance officer
due process: right to due process, due process protection
settlement: out-of-court settlement, settlement agreement
injunction: temporary injunction, seek an injunction
settlement: out-of-court settlement, settlement agreement
injunction: temporary injunction, seek an injunction
Language Tips
Legal systems
Jurisdiction is the authority of a court or legal system.
Precedent is a previous decision that may guide future cases.
Disputes
A claimant brings a case. A defendant responds to it.
A settlement ends a dispute by agreement before a final court decision.