Legal English 101: Court

Margaret had to tell the truth because she was (off the record / under oath).

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All people in court are expected to (address / interrupt) the judge as "Your Honor".

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The judge told the lawyers to (approach the bench / all rise).

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The conversation between the attorney and the judge was (off the record/ sworn in).

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When the judge arrived, the clerk said, ‘Everyone. stand up’.

• All rise

• approach the bench

• Your Honor

The prosecutor stood in the area in front of the bench to give his argument.

• bench

• well

• protocol

It is important for people to know the proper rules and traditions for attending court.

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When Miss Ashley was on the witness stand, she was made to promise to tell the truth.

• off the record

• sworn in

• interrupted

The attorney addressed Judge Lopez as 'the title used to show respect for a judge'.

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Define the underlined words:

I'm writing to update you on the Tyndall case. At the arraignment last month, the defendant was charged. However, he rejected the plea bargain. So, he will be sentenced or acquitted at the trial.

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