Noun n the codes c and u show whether a noun, or a particular sense of a noun, is countable an agenda, two agendas or uncountable. Administrative notices are no longer used by the court. Compiled for the specific use of legal professionals, this easytouse resource is a bilingual dictionary of legal terms. Glossary of terms, national association for court management and other glossary sources from the state court systems states of maryland and florida. Glossary of legal terms legal aid program evaluation.
Glossary of legal terms englishspanish developed by. Lawyers often refer to the judge or magistrate judge presiding over their case in the third person as the court. The resources listed include materials that are not products of the national center for state courts. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Glossary of legal terminology english german 472 words dustin degrande german translator edited by dagmar grimm. Hong kong elegislation view english chinese glossary. This glossary is not intended to be used as a study guide for purposes of passing california court interpreter certification examinations, as some terminology might differ when used in specific context. The law as established in previous court decisions. Drafting legislation in hong kong a guide to styles and practices. Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and.
Glossary of legal terms federal court of australia. For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below. Testamentary relating to a will or other document effective at death. E v e r s h e d s e u r o p e a n d i c t i o n a r y o f s e l e c t e d l e g a l t e r m s eversheds in europe european dictionary of selected legal terms the words you need, the languages you need them in. Legal glossary the law can be complicated and it is often described in technical terminology that many people might find unfamiliar. For legal terms not referred to in this glossary, or for more. For example, a lawyer may say, the court sustained the objection, in describing a ruling made by the judge or magistrate judge handling the case. Acquitted a finding of not guilty in a criminal case. A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty which resulted in harm to the plaintiff. Claudia azar washington state certified court interpreter. Glossary of legal terms second judicial district court. The glossary was compiled by the law drafting division of the department of justice and is a handy reference tool for locating bilingual legal terms and expressions used in the hong kong legislation. Legal glossarylegislative department ministry of law.
The system is primarily used in the legal field, but also in. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. The schedule of proceedings before a court at a particular time or session calendaring. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. Glossary of legal terminology most frequently used terms glossary of legal terminology edited and expanded by john lombardi aka. This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. The intent of this glossary is to provide the layperson with a general understanding of terms commonly used in probate law. Law dictionary search more than 10,000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language. Alternative procedure agreement a type of indigenous land use agreement. Glossary of legal research terms page 1 of 9 glossary of terms used in legal research legal research is the process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decisionmaking.
Terms are listed in alphabetical order and can be better accessed by choosing a letter here. Acronym that stands for also known as and introduces any alternative or assumed names or aliases of an individual. Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. Legal glossaries and dictionaries national center for. Abandon v abate v to abate a nuisance abatement abdicate v abdication abduct v abduction abet v to aid and abet abetment abeyance in abeyance ab initio abode abolish v to abolish slavery. This glossary is for anyone who wants and needs to learn the terms related to the field of money and banking. Assigning and scheduling of court appearances calling the docket. Glossary of legal and related terms, and courthouse signs english spanish. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. Abduction the offense of taking away a wife, child, or ward, by deceitful persuasion, force, or violence.
The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w abate. A term to indicate another name by which a person is known. Different terms may have different meanings based on the specific area of law or the context in which they are being used. Legal terms glossary the legal terms glossary defines over 100 of the most common legal terms in easytounderstand language.
Abduction taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion. The definitions within this document are not comprehensive and are not intended to serve as a substitute for independent research of the law. The fourth edition of the englishchinese glossary of legal terms was published in december 2004. Working on this glossary, we went through many authoritative glossaries to pick up the useful contemporary words for the readers of this. Abstraction taking away with intent to harm or deceive. Glossary of legal terms beginning with letter a glossary. Glossary of legal terms united states courts courts. Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. Glossary of legal terms and phrases the inner temple library. To find all definitions that include a specific term, enter a word or phrase below.
The pdf format was created by adobe in 1993 for the purpose of portable document exchange between systems and applications. Base term a term of imprisonment selected by the court according to the determinate sentencing. Resources include monolingual and bilingual reference materials for legal terminology developed by courts, courtstakeholders, and academic bodies. Glossary of legal terms the contents of this chapter are reprinted with permission from the a guide to alaskas criminal justice system, alaska judicial council, a guide to alaska child in need of aid cases, alaska judicial council, and the glossary of family law terms, alaska court systems family law selfhelp center. Terms of a trust the manifestation of the grantors intent as expressed in the trust instrument or as may be established by other evidence that would be admissible in a judicial proceeding. Legal glossaries and dictionaries national center for state. How legislation is made in hong kong a drafters view of the process. The law can be complicated and it is often described in technical terminology that many people might find unfamiliar. Child welfare terms inn thheeeirisofebovgdbispa this material may be freely reproduced and distributed. Glossary of legal and related terms and courthouse signs. This glossary is also available as a pdf adobe acrobat reader required. For example, a guardian ad litem is a person appointed by the court to protect the interests of a minor or legally incompetent person in a lawsuit. The pdf specification has been updated and published and adobe over the years. Joseph tein washington state certified court interpreter.
Guidelines for the development of legal glossaries. It begins as a bill and passes through both houses of parliament. Glossary of legal latin a fortiori from stronger argument used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one ab initio from the beginning if a contract is void say for mistake ab initio, this has the consequence that no. This glossary provides short definitions of legal terms you will find on this website. A term used to describe evidence that may be considered by a jury or judge in civil and criminal cases. An easytounderstand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at merriamwebster. Judicial council, and the glossary of family law terms, alaska court systems family law self. A proceeding in a court of law by which one party sues to secure the.
The peoples law dictionary by gerald and kathleen hill publisher fine communications. Glossary of business terms adjective adj headwords for adjectives followed by information in square brackets only before a noun and not before a noun show any restrictions on where they can be used. This legal glossary is a basic guide to common legal terms. A legal theory alleging improper use by the defendant of a court process, such as a subpoena or lawsuit. Lien a charge on specific property that is designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation. Glossary of legal and related terms, and courthouse signs english portuguese revised 022014, cn 11783 englishportuguese page 1 of 29 revisado 022014, cn 11783. A complete collection of every document filed in court in a case. The goal of the federal fvi is to enhance awareness of family violence issues.
How to become more efficient as it offers invaluable spanish legal phrases for the use of your office staff. A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the commission of the crime. A lawyer is in the best position to advise you about your legal rights and responsibilities. This glossary is provided to help citizens, teachers, and students gain a working knowledge of some of the terms used on this website. However, when doing so, please credit child welfare. Adjournment postponement of a court hearing to another date. Online legal dictionaries may provide a more comprehensive listing of legal terms.
The family violence initiative fvi is a horizontal initiative of 15 federal departments and agencies, led by the public health agency of canada phac. Accessory not the perpetrator of the crime but in some way involved without being present in the commission of the crime. A form of corporation, allowed by the irs for most companies with 35 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation but be taxed as if it were a partnership. The heading or introductory clause which shows the names of the parties, the name of the court, and. Glossary of legal terms accused a person charged with a crime. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice or legal representation. In its broadest sense, legal research includes each step of a course of action that begins with an analysis of the facts of a problem and. The glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for interpreters was developed to provide court interpreters with common legal terms and definitions to assist them in performing the specialist task of court interpreting. Glossary of criminal legal terms counts of the indictment. The public calling of the docket or list of cases for setting a time for trial, ruling on motion or entering orders caption. The definitions within this document are not comprehensive and are not intended to serve as. How to master spanish legal terms and, thus, increase your client base and your professional marketability.
906 769 957 1648 835 698 207 943 246 1461 1603 511 681 264 1371 614 1423 616 1240 784 731 1325 29 328 398 76 1023 119 1376 1060 723 357 1527 203 1194 1192 347 560 171 1014 1031 1459 879 427 1175 1194 1047 675 624