Supreme Court Vocabulary

Supreme Court Vocabulary

Supreme words you must know

Illegal

Not allowed by the laws or rules.

Exp: He was arrested for illegal activities.

Nominate

Select as a choice for a job.

Exp: I want to nominate you for class President.

Interpret

To explain the meaning of something.

Exp: My tutor had to interpret the meaning of the words I did not understand.

Federal

The level of government that covers our entire country

Exp: Our mayor doesn't serve at the federal level, but only our city.

Violate

To break

Exp: Andy broke, or violated, the school rules by running in the hall.

Authority

Power to have control

Exp: Your parents have authority over you.