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litigant
Noun
nguyên đơn, bên trong vụ kiện
(law) a person or party involved in a legal case
"The small business owner found himself as a litigant in a contract dispute with a former partner over the terms of their dissolved agreement ."
punitive damages
Noun
bồi thường trừng phạt, tiền bồi thường trừng phạt
an extra financial compensation awarded in a lawsuit to punish the defendant for bad behavior and deter future wrongdoing
"The class-action lawsuit sought punitive damages against the pharmaceutical company for unethical marketing practices ."
intestacy
Noun
chết không có di chúc, tình trạng không có di chúc
the condition of dying without a valid will, leaving the distribution of one's estate to be determined by the laws of intestate succession rather than specific instructions in a will
"The family faced complications in settling the deceased 's affairs due to the absence of a will and the application of intestacy laws ."
litigator
Noun
luật sư tranh tụng, người kiện tụng
a lawyer who specializes in bringing a lawsuit against people or organizations in a court of law
"In the courtroom , the litigator presented persuasive arguments and effectively cross-examined witnesses to support their client 's case ."
barrister
Noun
luật sư, trạng sư
a legal professional qualified and licensed to advocate on behalf of clients in both lower and higher courts
"As a barrister, he is known for his sharp legal mind and eloquent courtroom presentations ."
injunction
Noun
lệnh cấm, mệnh lệnh tòa án
a legal order from a court that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a specific action
"The singer was granted an injunction against the paparazzi to protect her privacy ."
affidavit
Noun
bản khai có tuyên thệ, affidavit
a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court
"Falsifying information in an affidavit can result in serious legal consequences , including perjury charges ."
deposition
Noun
lời khai, bản khai có ghi âm
a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings
"The witness 's deposition was admitted as evidence during the trial , influencing the judge and jury ."
acquittal
Noun
sự tha bổng, sự trắng án
an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with
"Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life ."
infraction
Noun
vi phạm, tội
the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.
"The company has a zero-tolerance policy for infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations ."
indictment
Noun
cáo trạng, sự buộc tội
a formal accusation of a crime
"Upon receiving the indictment, the defendant was arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement officers ."
remit
Noun
sự chuyển giao, sự chuyển tiếp
the process of sending a legal case from one court to another for review or resolution, often due to jurisdictional or procedural reasons
"The lawyer argued that a remit was crucial for a fair trial , as the current court lacked the appropriate jurisdiction ."
ordinance
Noun
sắc lệnh, quy định
an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body
"Environmental ordinances protect local wildlife ."
to extradite
Verb
dẫn độ, trục xuất
to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters
"The judge ruled that they could not extradite the accused without proper evidence ."
to adjudicate
Verb
phán quyết, phân xử
to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute
"Last month , the mediator was persistently adjudicating conflicts between the parties ."
to infringe
Verb
vi phạm, xâm phạm
to violate someone's rights or property
"The court found the defendant guilty of infringing the patent rights of a competing company ."
witness tampering
Noun
sự giả mạo lời khứng, sự đe dọa nhân chứng
the act of unlawfully influencing or intimidating a witness in a legal case
"The investigation revealed multiple instances of witness tampering, leading to additional charges against the accused ."
to co-sign
Verb
ký đồng ký, ký bảo lãnh
to sign a document in addition to another person's signature to guarantee a loan or financial obligation
"She co-signed the lease to support her roommate."
vigilante
Noun
người tự ý thi hành công lý, dân quân tự vệ
an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs
"Frustrated by a series of unsolved crimes, a few individuals formed a vigilante posse to track down the perpetrators."
misdemeanor
Noun
tội nhẹ, vi phạm nhỏ
an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious
"Public intoxication is often classified as a misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine ."
extortion
Noun
tống tiền, bóc lột
the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation
"Victims of extortion often feel helpless and afraid ."
delinquency
Noun
tội phạm, tội phạm vị thành niên
a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
"Chronic delinquency in adolescence can sometimes predict continued criminal behavior into adulthood , highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies ."
recidivism
Noun
tái phạm
the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior
"Nonprofit organizations focused on reducing recidivism by offering support and mentorship to individuals upon their release from prison ."
libel
Noun
vu khống, phỉ báng
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
"The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel."
to despoil
Verb
cướp bóc, cướp đoạt
to take valuables by force
"The castle was despoiled by looters during the rebellion."
to pilfer
Verb
ăn cắp vặt, lấy trộm
to steal small quantities or insignificant items
"The cat burglar managed to pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences ."
to appropriate
Verb
chiếm đoạt, chuyển hướng
to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission
"The artist was accused of appropriating cultural symbols without understanding their significance ."
to counterfeit
Verb
làm giả, giả mạo
to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive
"He was arrested for counterfeiting passports ."
to incriminate
Verb
buộc tội, tố cáo
to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing
"The defense attorney cross-examined the witness , trying to expose any inconsistencies that could incriminate their client ."
to swindle
Verb
lừa đảo, bịp bợm
to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions
"Do n't fall victim to schemes that promise unrealistic returns but ultimately swindle you out of your hard-earned money ."