the body of law dealing with the rights of individual citizens
Divorce cases are covered unde civil law rather than criminal law.
codified
to arrange something, such as laws or rules, into a system
The Babylonians codified the Jewish laws.
common law
the legal system in England and most of the US which has developed over a period of time from old customs and court decisions
British common law became the basis of law in the United States.
compensation
payment in money
She was paid $4,000 in compensation for her work.
criminal law
the part of the legal system which relates to punishing people who break the law
Murder cases are covered under criminal law.
defense
a defendant and his or her counsel
The defense presented an effective argument to the judge.
directives
An order or instruction, especially one issued by a central authority
The purpose of the directive was to outline the procedures for releasing government records to the public.
incarcerate
to put in jail
The woman was incarcerated for bank robbery.
inheritance
money, land, etc. received by someone when a relative dies
The uncle left a large inheritance to his nephews and nieces.
inquisitive
asking lots of questions
The inquisitive child asked questions incessantly.
judicial
related to courts and judges:
In the United States, the judicial branch of the government is the Supreme Court.
jurisdiction
a specific area of such authority
The Frisco police department has jurisdiction in the city of Allen as well.
jury
a group of 12 citizens who listen to information about the problem or crime, receive instructions from the judge, and decide the guilt or innocence of the person on trial
The jury decided the defendant was guilty.
mediator
someone who talks to two separate people involved in a disagreement to try to help them to agree or find a solution to their problems
Because of their hostile relationship, a mediator was required whenever the father visited the child.
perpetrator
a person who commits wrongdoing
The police caught the perpetrator and took him to the police station.
platform
a statement of political beliefs and goals
The candidate ran on the platform of lowering taxes.
prosecution
the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person
The witness for the prosecution gave a convincing testimony against the defendant.
ramifications
a result, an effect of an action
The father decided to quit his job, and the financial ramifications really affected the family
tort law
law that deals with a private or civil wrongful act that causes another person harm or damage and entitles him or her to compensation
Tort law is a branch of civil law.
verdict
a decision of guilty or not guilty
The 'guilty' verdict crushed the man's family.
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