Law: English Vocabulary List

the quality of being fair and just toward people according to natural law

"We believe in equity for all."

"The judge's decision was based on principles of equity and fairness to both parties."

the physical railing or barrier in a courtroom that separates participants from the judge

"The defendant stood at the bar."

"The judge instructed the defendant to remain behind the bar in the courtroom."

a legal order from a court that requires a party to do or refrain from doing a specific action

"The court issued an injunction against the company."

"The court issued an injunction to stop the construction until the environmental review was completed."

to violate someone's rights or property

"His actions infringe upon my rights."

"The court ruled that the small company did not infringe on the larger corporation's patent."

a raid or arrest, often resulting from police or law enforcement investigations

"It was a big bust."

"The coordinated bust resulted in the arrest of several key figures in the drug ring."

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

"Annex the document now."

"Please annex the supplementary report to the main proposal before submitting it to the board."