常见英语法律词汇汇总

常见英语法律词汇汇总

英语法律词汇的掌握对于专业律师、法律翻译和涉及法律领域的相关行业从业人员来说是非常重要的。下面将详细介绍一些常见的英语法律词汇，以便大家更好地理解和运用。

1. Law - 法律

Law refers to a system of rules and regulations that are created and enforced

by a particular country or community.

2. Legal - 法律的

Legal pertains to anything related to the law or its requirements.

3. Legislation - 立法

Legislation refers to the process of creating new laws or modifying existing

laws.

4. Statute - 法规

A statute is a written law that has been formally passed by a legislative body.

5. Regulation - 规定

A regulation is a rule or directive that is issued by an executive branch of

government in order to implement a law.

6. Act - 法案

An act is a formal written record of a decision made by a legislative body.

Acts can be used to create new laws or modify existing ones.

7. Legal system - 法律体系

A legal system is a framework of rules, institutions, and procedures within

which disputes are resolved and laws are made and enforced.

8. Court - 法院

A court is a governmental body with authority to resolve legal disputes.

Courts apply the law to make decisions and judgments.

9. Judge - 法官

A judge is a public official who presides over court proceedings and makes

decisions based on the law.

10. Jury - 陪审团 A jury is a group of citizens who are chosen to hear evidence and decide the

outcome of a trial.

11. Defendant - 被告

A defendant is a person or entity that is accused of committing a crime or is

being sued in a civil case.

12. Plaintiff - 原告

A plaintiff is a person or entity that brings a lawsuit against another party

in a civil case.

13. Prosecutor - 检察官

A prosecutor is a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases and

is responsible for presenting the case against the defendant.

14. Attorney - 律师

An attorney is a person who is qualified and licensed to practice law, and is

responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients.

15. Evidence - 证据

Evidence is any information or material that is presented in court to prove or

disprove a fact or issue in a case.

16. Testimony - 证词

Testimony is the oral or written statement given by a witness under oath in a

court proceeding.

17. Contract - 合同

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that

creates rights and obligations.

18. Tort - 侵权行为

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person, and can

result in a legal liability.

19. Liability - 责任

Liability refers to legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions that

cause harm to others.

20. Damages - 损害赔偿

Damages are monetary compensation awarded by a court to a party who has suffered harm or loss as a result of another's actions.

21. Intellectual property - 知识产权

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind such as inventions,

literary and artistic works, symbols, names, and designs that are protected by

law.

22. Copyright - 版权

Copyright is a legal protection that gives the creator of an original work the

exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display the work.

23. Trademark - 商标

A trademark is a distinctive sign or symbol that is used to identify and

distinguish goods or services of one party from those of others.

24. Patent - 专利

A patent is a government grant that gives inventors the exclusive right to

make, use, and sell their inventions for a limited period of time.

25. Constitutional law - 宪法法律

Constitutional law refers to the body of law that deals with the

interpretation and application of a country's constitution.

26. Civil law - 民法

Civil law refers to the body of law that governs private disputes between

individuals or organizations.

27. Criminal law - 刑法

Criminal law refers to the body of law that deals with crimes and the

punishment of those who commit them.

28. International law - 国际法

International law refers to the body of rules and principles that govern the

relations between states and international organizations.

29. Human rights - 人权

Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that every individual is

entitled to, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other

characteristics.

30. Constitutional rights - 宪法权利