legal english from 02.01

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To make a formal judgement or decision about a problem or disputed matter.
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Adjudicate
A judicial order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another
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Injunction
Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer
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Embezzlement
The theory or philosophy of law; a legal system
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Jurisprudence
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court
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Affidavit
a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases
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Precedent
to carry on a legal contest by judicial process
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Litigate
a writ ordering a person to attend a court
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Subpoena
a person or group who is not a party to a lawsuit but offers information that bears on the case
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Amicus Curiae
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumour.
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Hearsay

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