Basic Legal Vocabulary

Question 1

judge (n.)

Answer 1

a public official authorized to decide questions bought before a court of justice — see magistrate The verb to express the action of judges is usually to hold, to rule, or to decide

Question 2

judge (n.) (e.g.)

Answer 2

After careful consideration, the judge decided in favor of the plaintiff.

Question 3

judgment (n.)

Answer 3

the final decision of the judge stating which party has won the case and the terms of the decision (US) The ruling or decision of a court - the result, as opposed to the reasons given for the result. In the US, the term “decision” is often used when judgment would be used in the UK.

Question 4

judgment (n.) (e.g.)

Answer 4

After weeks of trial proceedings, the court finally issued its judgment in the landmark case.

Question 5

judicial review (n.) US

Answer 5

The power of a court to judge the constitutionality of the laws of a government or the acts of a government official - Judicial review betekent dat een rechtbank kan beoordelen of een wet of handeling van de overheid in strijd is met de grondwet.

Question 6

judicial review (n.) US (e.g.)

Answer 6

“The Supreme court exercised judicial review to decide if the new law was constitutional.”

Question 7

judicial review (n.) UK

Answer 7

A form of legal action in which the court assesses the legality of something done by government, including administrative decisions and the adoption of secondary legislation. - Judicial review betekent dat een rechtbank beoordeelt of de overheid wettelijk en correct heeft gehandeld bij administratieve beslissingen en secundaire wetgeving.

Question 8

judicial review (n.) UK (e.g.)

Answer 8

The court used judicial review to see if the government’s action was legal.

Question 9

jurisdiction (n.) - CAREFUL this is a false friend 1

Answer 9

1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case (wettelijke bevoegdheid)

Question 10

jurisdiction 1 (e.g.)

Answer 10

The court has no jurisdiction in/over cases of this kind.

Question 11

Jurisdiction 2 (n.)

Answer 11

2. the geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases;

Question 12

Jurisdiction 2 (e.g.)

Answer 12

The local court has jurisdiction over cases in this town.

Question 13

jurisdiction 3 (n.)

Answer 13

3. the territory, subject matter, or persons over which lawful authority may be exercised by a court.

Question 14

jurisdiction 3 (e.g.)

Answer 14

It is a felony in this jurisdiction to pack a parachute while under the influence of alcohol.

Answer 15

a member of a jury