Week 2 - Legal Terms Flashcards

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Client

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A person who pays for a professional service (like a lawyer). Example: The client asked the lawyer for advice.

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Rights

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Things the law says you are allowed to have or do. Example: People have the right to a fair trial.

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Responsibility

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Something you should do because it is your duty. Example: It is your responsibility to tell the truth in court.

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Obligation

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Something you must do. Example: A witness has the obligation to answer questions.

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Permission

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When you are allowed to do something. Example: You need permission to use someone’s property.

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Suspect

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A person who may have broken the law. Example: The police spoke to the suspect at the station.

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Evidence

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Facts or information used to show something is true. Example: The lawyer showed the evidence to the judge.

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Testimony

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What a person says in court to tell what they know. Example: Her testimony helped the police solve the case.