Legal Vocab

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Money claimed as compensation for harm.

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damages

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Formally accuse someone of a crime

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charge

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Not guilty of a crime.

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innocent

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A person who has studied law and can act for others in legal matters.

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lawyer

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A disagreement or argument between parties.

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dispute

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A person who makes a claim in civil court.

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claimant

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Failure to carry out the terms of an agreement.

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breach

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Request to a high court to change its decision.

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appeal

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Use law to take and keep someone, e.g., a criminal.

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arrest

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Adjective for rights and duties of private persons or organizations.

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civil