Inka kt 2.1

Acquittal

Definition: A legal judgment that officially and formally clears a defendant of criminal charges.
Example: The jury returned an acquittal, finding John not guilty of robbery.

To adhere to

Definition: To follow or obey a rule, law, or agreement.
Example: Companies must adhere to environmental regulations.

Amended draft

Definition: A revised version of a legal document with changes.
Example: The lawyer sent the client an amended draft of the contract.

Bailiff

Definition: A court officer who maintains order and helps the judge.
Example: The bailiff asked everyone to stand as the judge entered.

Barrister

Definition: A lawyer in the UK who specializes in courtroom advocacy.
Example: The barrister represented the defendant during the trial.

Compensatory damages

Definition: Money awarded to compensate for actual harm or loss.
Example: She received $50,000 in compensatory damages for her injuries.

Contingency fee

Definition: A lawyer's fee that is paid only if the case is won.
Example: The lawyer worked on a contingency fee basis in the personal injury case.

Corporate litigant

Definition: A company involved in a lawsuit.
Example: The corporate litigant was sued for breach of contract.

Defamation

Definition: False statements that harm someone's reputation.
Example: She sued the magazine for defamation after it published lies about her.

Expertise

Definition: Special skill or knowledge in a legal area.
Example: He has expertise in intellectual property law.

Felony

Definition: A serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison.
Example: Arson is considered a felony.

Fraudulent misrepresentation

Definition: Lying to someone to make them enter into a contract.
Example: He was sued for fraudulent misrepresentation after lying about his company’s finances.

Frivolous lawsuit

Definition: A lawsuit with no legal basis, often filed to harass.
Example: The judge dismissed the frivolous lawsuit right away.

Indict / Indictment

Definition: To formally charge someone with a crime / the official charge.
Example: The grand jury indicted her for embezzlement.

Indigent people

Definition: People who cannot afford a lawyer.
Example: Indigent defendants are given public defenders.

In-house counsel

Definition: A lawyer who works directly for a company.
Example: The in-house counsel advised the CEO on legal matters.

Injunction

Definition: A court order to stop or start doing something.
Example: The court issued an injunction stopping the demolition.

Law clinic

Definition: A program where law students provide legal help under supervision.
Example: The law clinic helped tenants fight unfair evictions.

Liaison (with clients)

Definition: Communication and coordination between a lawyer and client.
Example: She served as the main liaison with the firm's clients.

Libel

Definition: Written defamation.
Example: The newspaper was sued for libel.

Litigation

Definition: The process of taking legal action in court.
Example: The company is involved in litigation over a patent.

Misdemeanor

Definition: A less serious crime than a felony.
Example: Shoplifting is often charged as a misdemeanor.