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Today it is rare to find a person who does not have to deal with foreign documentation at least once. Like the Russian-speaking one, it is teeming with terms, complex phrases, which, as they say, you can’t figure it out without five drops. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of legal terms that can be found in contracts, agreements and contracts in English - the main sources of foreign legal confusion.
So let's start with criminal law.
Table 1. Legal terms in English
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Approval |
OK |
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Is/ are appointed |
appointed |
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Are heard by |
obey |
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Appeal |
appeal, appeal |
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Ammend |
to amend (in a bill, proposal, etc.) |
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Accused |
accused |
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Agreement |
agreement, contract |
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Adviser |
adviser |
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Advocacy |
protection |
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Advice |
consultation |
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Advise |
recommend, advise |
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Byas |
prejudice, prejudice |
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Draw |
attract |
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Discharge |
release, release |
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Defendant |
defendant, accused |
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Defense |
protection |
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Counterclaim |
counterclaim |
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Convict |
convicted |
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Commit crime |
To commit a crime |
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Evidence |
evidence, evidence |
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Execute |
fulfill |
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Is/ are entitled to |
be entitled (to something) |
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file |
submit a document |
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Fine |
fine |
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Impartial |
fair, unbiased |
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Influence |
impact |
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Innocent |
innocent |
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Legal |
legal, legitimate |
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legal system |
legislative system |
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Legislation |
legislation |
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lawsuit |
lawsuit, lawsuit |
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lawyer |
advocate |
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Jury |
jury |
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Party |
side |
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Prosecutor |
prosecutor, prosecutor |
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President |
preside |
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Proceeding |
court hearing, procedural action |
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Sue |
to submit a claim |
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Witness |
witness |
With regard to contracts and other legal documents, it is useful to know the following expressions.
Table 2. English legal expressions
| Hereinafter referred to as… | hereinafter referred to as … |
| Complaints | claims |
| Disputes and disagreements | all disputes and disagreements |
| Mutual condition | condition concurrent |
| Guilty side | party at/in fault |
| Compensation for damage | indemnification |
| Civil responsibility | liability |
| Civil law | civil law |
| Contract of sale | bargain and sale |
| Storage agreement | contract of bailment |
| primary document | basic document |
| Legal capacity | legal capacity |
| Precondition | condition precedent |
| Oral agreement | verbal arrangement |
| Parties involved | parties concerned |
| Material breach of contract | material breach of contract |
Of course, these are not all terms and expressions. There is not enough space on our blog to cover everything. Therefore, we will be glad if you leave additions to our article in the comments.
