Inka KT 1

accession/ to accede to

Accession: Gaining ownership of something To Accede to: Agreeing to or formally accepting a legal agreement, treaty, or position

admissible evidence

proof that is allowed in court

amend existing legislation

to change or improve a law

appeal/appellant/appellate court

Appeal: Asking a higher court to review a decision. Appellant: The person who files an appeal. Appellate court: A court that reviews appeals.

assign/assignor/assignee

Assign: To transfer rights or responsibilities. Assignor: The person who gives the rights. Assignee: The person who receives them.

award damages

To order someone to pay money for harm caused

be guilty of

To be responsible for breaking a law

beneficiary

Someone who receives benefits, like from a will or insurance

beyond reasonable doubt

The highest level of proof required in a criminal case

binding agreement

A legal contract that must be followed

binding decision

A ruling by a court or authority that must be followed

Breach of contract

Failing to follow the terms of an agreement

Bring criminal action against someone

To officially charge someone with a crime in court.

Common law

Laws based on past court decisions rather than written laws.

Common sense

Basic practical judgment that most people have.

Consumer matter

A legal issue related to buying or using goods and services.

Continental law 

A legal system based on written laws (like in most European countries).

Contract formation

The process of creating a legally binding agreement.

Corruption 

dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power.

Counter-offer

A new offer made in response to an initial offer, changing the terms.