Basic Legal Vocabulary

Question 1

enact (v.)

Answer 1

to make into a law

Question 2

enact (v.) (e.g.)

Answer 2

The legislature enacted the law in 1985.

Question 3

enactment (n.)

Answer 3

the act of putting something into action, especially the act of making something law:

Question 4

enactment (n.) (e.g.)

Answer 4

The enactment of a law is usually a complicated process

Question 5

enforce (v.)

Answer 5

ensure observance (means the act of following or complying with laws) of laws and rules

Question 6

enforce (v.) (e.g.)

Answer 6

The laws banning smoking in public places are rarely enforced in France.

Question 7

law enforcement

Answer 7

the activity of making certain that the laws of an area are obeyed

Question 8

law enforcement (e.g.)

Answer 8

The community relies on law enforcement to keep the streets safe.

Question 9

law enforcement official (or officer) n.

Answer 9

an individual who is part of a law enforcement agency and is responsible for enforcing the law.

Question 10

law enforcement official (or officer) n. (e.g.)

Answer 10

The law enforcement officer issued a ticket to the driver for speeding.

Question 11

estate (n.)

Answer 11

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) All the property, real and personal, owned by a person at the time of his/her death.

Question 12

estate (n.) (e.g.)

Answer 12

• She left her entire estate to her niece.
• You are not obliged to leave any assets to your children but if you do not, they may be able to make a claim on the basis that you have not fulfilled your obligations towards them.

Question 13

evidence (n.) (uncountable)

Answer 13

any proof legally presented at trial through witnesses, records, and/or exhibits. We say a piece of evidence, an item of evidence, NOT evidences. — see proof

Question 14

evidence (n.) (uncountable) (e.g.)

Answer 14

In rape cases, DNA is usually the best evidence.