accord
as in:
according to, or in accord with
She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.
accordance = keeping
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
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| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
sufficient
We have sufficient supplies.
sufficient = adequate (enough)
Definition
Generally sufficient means:adequate (enough — often without being more than is needed)
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| Library | 22 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
criteria
We're considering five primary criteria as we compare job applicants.
criteria = reference points against which things can be evaluated
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
dispute
2 meanings
as in:
their border dispute
The area has long been a source of dispute between India and Pakistan.
dispute = disagreement
Definition
Generally this sense of dispute means:disagreement, argument, or conflict
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
She disputes his claim.
She disputes her landlord's claim that the music was that loud.
disputes = challenges
Definition
Generally this sense of dispute means:challenge, argue about, or fight over
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
et al.
the data reported by Smith et al.
et al. = abbreviation meaning "and others"
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
cite
as in:
cited from the President's speech
She cited census statistics to prove her point.
cited = quoted
Definition
Generally this sense of cite means:to mention something or quote someone (to make a point)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
subsequent
Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.
subsequent = following
Definition
Generally subsequent means:following something else
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
deed
After the divorce, she moved out of the house and since her name wasn't on the deed, she mistakenly thought the mortgage no longer concerned her.
deed = a legal document indicating ownership of property
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
contract
as in:
legal contract
She signed the contract.
contract = a written agreement that is enforceable by law
Definition
Generally this sense of contract means:an agreement - typically written and enforceable by law
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| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
disposition
as in:
disposition of the matter
What was the disposition of the court?
disposition = the decision or action taken when an issue was settled so that it no longer requires attention
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
assert
as in:
asserted her opinion that...
The defense also asserts that the defendant has no previous record of crime.
asserts = says
Definition
Generally this sense of assert means:to say that something is true — especially something disputed
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
competent
She is a competent student and I have no doubt she will be a competent lawyer one day.
competent = sufficiently capable
Definition
Generally competent means:capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) — sometimes specifically to have legal capability
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| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
jurisprudence
It is an important decision in the Supreme Court's affirmative action jurisprudence.
jurisprudence = interpretations of the law
Definition
Generally jurisprudence means:the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
or:
a collection of laws
or:
a collection of laws
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
jurisdiction
The state court has jurisdiction on this matter — not the federal court.
jurisdiction = the authority to apply the law
Definition
Generally jurisdiction means:the authority to make decisions or apply the law; or the territory subject to such authority
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
obligation
She feels that helping him is her obligation.
obligation = duty
Definition
Generally obligation means:a duty
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| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
common law
The United States inherited its common law from Great Britain.
common law = a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; (also called "case law")
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
criminal law
The burden of proof is greater in criminal law than in civil law.†
criminal law = the body of law dealing with crimes against the state (like burglary) and their punishment as contrasted to civil law in which individuals can sue each other
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
civil law
2 meanings
as in:
contrasted to criminal law
The burden of proof is greater in criminal law than in civil law.
civil law = the body of law governing relationships between individuals not involving the state, such as the fulfillment of contracts
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as in:
contrasted to common law
Although it's not as nuanced as common law, it is easier to look up rules of civil law.
civil law = law developed by governmental groups in contrast to common law (based on custom and precedent)
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plausible
She offered a plausible excuse.
plausible = sounding reasonable
Definition
Generally plausible means:apparently reasonable, but unproven
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
notwithstanding
Notwithstanding other provisions of this contract, employee may be fired immediately if there is any material misrepresentation on employee's resume or job application.
notwithstanding = in spite of (used to connect contrasting ideas)
(In this case, even if other parts of the contract protect the employee from being fired without notice, the employee can be fired immediately for these reasons. The other parts of the contract do not withstand this part.)
(In this case, even if other parts of the contract protect the employee from being fired without notice, the employee can be fired immediately for these reasons. The other parts of the contract do not withstand this part.)
Definition
Generally notwithstanding means:in spite of; or in spite of the thing mentioned
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
accommodate
as in:
the room can accommodate four
The lab can accommodate up to 30 students at one time.
accommodate = provide for
Definition
Generally this sense of accommodate means:provide (or have the ability to provide) for something desired or needed
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
affirm
as in:
I affirm the statement
I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury that these statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
affirm = state strongly (that something is true)
Definition
Generally this sense of affirm means:to firmly state that something is true
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
liabilities
as in:
legal liability
They have legal liability for accidents caused by the defective tires.
liability = a legal obligation or responsibility
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
omit
She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.
omitted = left out
Definition
Generally omit means:to exclude or neglect something
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
inconsistent
Her play is inconsistent. Sometimes she's unbeatable and other times she beats herself.
inconsistent = not the same at different times
Definition
Generally inconsistent means:not the same in different parts or at different times
or:
not in agreement [with something else]
or:
not in agreement [with something else]
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
allege
She alleged that she was the victim of a crime.
alleged = asserted (said) without proof
Definition
Generally allege means:claim (asserted without proof)
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
presumption
as in:
presumption of innocence
I presumed she was an expert since she spoke so confidently.
presumed = assumed
Definition
Generally this sense of presumption means:to think of something as true or likely, even though it is not known with certainty
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| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
testimony
Her emotional testimony moved the jury.
testimony = the statement of a witness at a trial
Definition
Generally testimony means:something that serves as evidence — especially a statement at a trial or hearing
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
defendant
The defendant is confident she will be found innocent.
defendant = a person (or institution) legally accused or sued in court
Definition
Generally defendant means:a person or institution legally accused or sued in court
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| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
plaintiff
Court ruled that the plaintiff had suffered from illegal discrimination.†
plaintiff = a person who brings a legal action against another in a court of law
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
bylaws
She wants to amend the bylaws to increase the number of board members.†
bylaws = rules and regulations adopted by an organization, corporation or similar entity for its internal administration and management
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
render
as in:
rendered service or a verdict
We're waiting for the jury to render a verdict.
render = give
Definition
Generally this sense of render means:to give or supply something
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
apparent
The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.
apparent = clear or obvious
Definition
Generally apparent means:clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so
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| Library | 66 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
prevail
as in:
reason will prevail
Neither side has the strength to prevail over the other.
prevail = win (prove to be superior)
Definition
Generally this sense of prevail means:prove superior or win
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
fraudulent
She stole money by filing a fraudulent insurance claim.
fraudulent = intended to deceive
Definition
Generally fraudulent means:intentional deception — usually for financial gain or ego
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
compliant
as in:
compliant with the law
The company was fined for not being regulation 4.3 compliant.
compliant = conforming to rules
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
compliance
Our policy is in compliance with the law.
compliance = to conform to rules or the wishes of others
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| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
relevant
Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.
relevant = important (related in a meaningful way)
Definition
Generally relevant means:relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 10 |
waive
as in:
waive the right
They will waive the foreign language requirement for students who are already bilingual.
waive = not enforce
Definition
Generally this sense of waive means:not enforce something to which one would otherwise be entitled
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
construe
The executive branch does not construe the provision as requiring it to share additional information with Congress.
construe = interpret
Definition
Generally construe means:to interpret (understand) something as have a specific meaning
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
public law
Criminal law is an area of public law.†
public law = branch of law dealing with the legal relationships between the government and individuals and with the relations among governmental agencies
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private law
The Institute is exploring issues related to codifying a shared European private law.†
private law = branch of law dealing with the legal relationships between individuals such as contracts and torts
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
judiciary
The constitution means what the judiciary says it means.
judiciary = the system of law courts that administer justice
Definition
Generally judiciary means:the system of law courts that administer justice; or the people in that system
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
convey
as in:
convey her thoughts
She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.
convey = communicate or express
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
brief
as in:
legal brief
The ACLU filed the brief in October.
brief = a summary of important facts — especially an opinion of a legal case
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
certiorari
We petitioned the court to issue a writ of certiorari.†
certiorari = an order issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
testify
She testified against the robber.
testified = provided oral evidence in court
Definition
Generally testify means:provide evidence of something — especially to say something under oath in a court of law
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| Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
writ
Her attorney filed for a writ of habeas corpus.
writ = an order issued by a court or judicial officer
Definition
Generally writ means:law: an order issued by a court or judicial officer
or more rarely:
archaic term for written or wrote
or more rarely:
archaic term for written or wrote
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
compel
Does our DNA compel us to act as we do?
compel = force
Definition
Generally compel means:to force someone to do something
or more rarely:
to convince someone to do something
or more rarely:
to convince someone to do something
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
cease
They signed a cease-fire agreement.
cease = to stop or discontinue (in this case, to stop firing weapons at each other)
Definition
Generally cease means:to stop or discontinue
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| Library | 26 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
bankrupt
as in:
bankrupt idea
It is a bankrupt approach to solving the problem.
bankrupt = without value
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
antitrust
The greatest benefit of antitrust law is the prohibition against fixing prices.†
antitrust = related to laws intended to promote free competition in the market place
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
burden of proof
The plaintiff goes first because the plaintiff has the burden of proof.†
burden of proof = the duty of proving an argument to be true — especially in court
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
canon law
What would be called canon law in the Roman Catholic Church is called church order or practice and procedure in the Presbyterian Church.
canon law = the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church
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prejudice
The group works to eliminate racial prejudice.
prejudice = unreasonable and unfair belief or feeling
Definition
Generally prejudice means:to have unreasonable belief that is unfair to members of a race, religion, or other group
or more generally:
to have (or create in others) an unreasonable belief that prevents objective (unbiased) consideration of an issue or situation
or more generally:
to have (or create in others) an unreasonable belief that prevents objective (unbiased) consideration of an issue or situation
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
liable
as in:
is legally liable
She was drunk and liable for the death of the other driver.
liable = held legally responsible
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
confront
You must confront your problems.
confront = deal directly with an unpleasant situation
Definition
Generally confront means:to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
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| Library | 27 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
defer
as in:
deferred the decision
The weather forced us to defer our departure another day.
defer = delay
Definition
Generally this sense of defer means:delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
precedent
Precedent set by the Supreme Court must be followed by all lower courts.†
precedent = an example from a prior time — typically used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (especially a judicial decision)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
advocate
as in:
to advocate
She advocates stricter gun control.
advocates = publicly supports
Definition
Generally this sense of advocate means:to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
libel
The newspaper was accused of libeling him†
libeling = a false and malicious publication about a person
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
slander
In the United States, it is extremely difficult for someone famous to win a slander lawsuit—almost no matter what is said.
slander = telling lies that damage the reputation of another
Definition
Generally slander means:lie to damage the reputation of another; or the lies told
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
tort
Tort reform seeks to limit the liability of a company in many situations.†
tort = law: any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
arbitrary
It was an arbitrary decision.
arbitrary = based on chance or impulse
Definition
Generally arbitrary means:based on chance or impulse (rather than upon reasoning, consistent rules, or a proper sense of fairness)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
de facto
The country is a de facto Russian territory.†
de facto = existing in fact whether officially declared or not
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
de jure
At that time, segregation was de jure in the south and de facto in the north.†
de jure = by right; according to law
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arbitration
They submitted their disagreement to binding arbitration.
arbitration = the hearing and settling of a dispute by an impartial referee
Definition
Generally arbitration means:the process of solving a disagreement with the help of an impartial referee
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
bar
She just graduated from law school and now needs to take the bar examination.
bar examination = any of the state tests a person needs to pass to practice law in that state
Definition
Generally this sense of bar means:any of the state tests a person needs to pass to practice law in that state
or:
the association of people qualified to practice law in a particular place
or:
the association of people qualified to practice law in a particular place
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
community property
California and Texas are two of the community property states.
community property = property and income belonging jointly to a married couple
or:
the principle that property acquired during a marriage and funds that are commingled during the marriage are jointly owned
or:
the principle that property acquired during a marriage and funds that are commingled during the marriage are jointly owned
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
litigate
I'm hoping we won't have to litigate the matter.
litigate = engage in legal proceedings
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
summary judgment
The district court of California issued a summary judgment in favor of the defendant.†
summary judgment = a legal procedure in which one side wins a lawsuit without a trial by showing that the case involves no material fact issues, but only legal issues that can be decided by the judge
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symposium
I'm excited to attend the symposium on robotics.
symposium = a gathering to discuss a specific subject — generally with shared and breakout sessions in which individual or panels of experts address audiences
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
statute of limitations
The complaint was not filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations.†
statute of limitations = a legal time limit after which lawsuits cannot be filed for civil or criminal charges
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estoppel
The lease says I must sign an estoppel certificate if requested.†
estoppel = a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from making assertions that contradict earlier assertions by the person or that contradict a fact that has already legally settled
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
intimidate
I was intimidated on my first day at the job, but I'm comfortable now.
intimidated = afraid (of being inadequate)
Definition
Generally intimidate means:make fearful of inadequacy
or:
threaten
or:
threaten
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| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
Fourteenth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment overturned the Dred Scott decision.†
Fourteenth Amendment = The Bill of Rights originally guaranteed rights from infringement by the Federal government. This important 1868 amendment extended most of those rights so that state governments were also prohibited from infringing upon them.
It also guaranteed that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law and that all persons shall be guaranteed equal protection under the law.
It also guaranteed that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law and that all persons shall be guaranteed equal protection under the law.
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promissory note
The promissory note is secured by an interest in the equipment, fixtures, inventory and accounts receivable of the business.
promissory note = a legal document promising to pay a specified amount
Definition
Generally promissory note means:a legal document promising to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time
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without prejudice
The case was dismissed without prejudice.†
without prejudice = law: a lawsuit or proceeding ended without legal conclusions; i.e., it may be considered again as though the proceeding never happened
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intestate
She died intestate.
intestate = without a will
Definition
Generally intestate means:describes a person who died without a legally valid will; or describes property left by such a person
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conflict of interest
She will not vote or participate in discussion on the subject due to a conflict of interest.†
conflict of interest = a conflict between one's duty and one's personal interests; or conflicts between competing responsibilities
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privity
His privity to our conspiracy makes him dangerous.†
privity = a shared secret
or in law: a legal connection between parties such that one has responsibilities to the other
or in law: a legal connection between parties such that one has responsibilities to the other
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cross-examination
Prosecutors expect to wrap up their cross-examination tomorrow.
cross-examination = the re-questioning of a witness who has already been questioned by the other side in court
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
interlocutory
Appellate courts have the discretion to review interlocutory orders.†
interlocutory = law: provisional or temporary
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subpoena
The witness and her records were subpoenaed.†
subpoenaed = a legal order requiring witnesses to appear or documents related to an appeal be provided
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
compensate
2 meanings
as in:
she compensates with extra effort
She uses several techniques to help compensate for her dyslexia.
compensate = make up
Definition
Generally this sense of compensate means:make up for; or adjust for
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
as in:
she is generously compensated
She is generously compensated for her work.
compensated = paid
Definition
Generally this sense of compensate means:to make payment to someone
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
homicide
It was ruled justifiable homicide.†
homicide = murder
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
manslaughter
The girl who sent texts to her boyfriend encouraging him to kill himself was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
manslaughter = unintentional killing of a person
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
specific performance
The builder sued the land owner for specific performance.†
specific performance = a legal remedy requiring that terms of a contract be performed rather merely permitting payment of damages
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power of attorney
A durable Medical Power of Attorney appoints a person to make medical decisions for you.†
power of attorney = a legal instrument authorizing someone to act on someone else's behalf in a legal or business matter
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public domain
Next year, the book will go out of copyright and into the public domain.†
public domain = property rights that are held by the public at large
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probable cause
A magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house.†
probable cause = law: evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
due diligence
He did not exercise due diligence when investing her money.†
due diligence = the degree of prudence that might be properly expected from any reasonable person in the circumstances
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garnish wages
The IRS can and does garnish wages for unpaid taxes.†
garnish wages = having a percentage of someone's wages paid to a third party who is owed money by the employee due to a court judgment
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caveat
The good news comes with these caveats.†
caveats = a warning or qualification of a more general statement
Sometimes use as part of a Latin phase such as:
- "caveat emptor" — let the buyer beware
- "caveat venditor" — let the seller beware
- "caveat lector" — let the reader beware
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jointly and severally
They are jointly and severally liable.†
jointly and severally = law: a partnership clause meaning that all partners are responsible for the actions of any partner
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collective bargaining
The Union introduced collective bargaining at the plant.†
collective bargaining = the process by which union leaders bargain with management as the representatives of all union employees
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notary public
We don't have a notary public in our offices, but there is one downstairs in the bank.†
notary public = someone legally empowered to witness signatures, certify a document's validity, and perform certain other acts depending upon the jurisdiction
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