Court

Plaintiff

The person who brings a case against another in a court of law. (Позивач)

Defendant

The person accused in a court of law. (Відповідач)

Litigation

The process of taking legal action. (Судовий процес)

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments. (Юрисдикція)

Appeal

To apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. (Апеляція)

Verdict

The decision made by a jury or judge on the matters presented in a trial. (Вердикт)

Testimony

A formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law. (Свідчення)

Subpoena

A document that orders a person to attend a court proceeding. (Повістка до суду)

Deposition

The process of giving sworn evidence outside of court. (Депозитор)

Due Process

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system. (Справедливий процес)

Discovery

The pre-trial procedure in which parties obtain evidence from each other. (Виявлення доказів)

Hearing

A session in which testimony is taken before a court. (Слухання)

Motion

A formal request made to a court for an order or ruling. (Мотивація)

Settlement

An agreement reached by both parties in a legal dispute to resolve it without going to trial. (Угода)

Testator

A person who has made a will or given authority to another to act on their behalf. (Тестатор)

Affidavit

A written statement confirmed by oath, for use as evidence in court. (Афідевіт)

Injunction

An authoritative warning or order. (Іншукція)

Arbitration

The process of resolving a dispute outside the courts. (Арбітраж)

Bailiff

An officer of the court responsible for maintaining order. (Секретар суду)

Prosecution

The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual. (Обвинувачення)

Cross-examination

The questioning of a witness by the opposing party. (Перехресний допит)

Sustaining an objection

Agreeing with the objection raised by one party. (Підтвердження заперечення)

Contempt of court

Behavior that disrespects the court or its proceedings. (Неповага до суду)

Misdemeanor

A minor wrongdoing. (Проступок)

Felony

A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison. (Злочин)

Plea bargain

An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge. (Угода про визнання провини)