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C1 · Advanced

Civil Claims and Legal Remedies

Recognize terms for civil claims, contractual arrangements, appeals and property documents, and distinguish the roles named in a text.

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Words & phrases
61
Lessons
2
Conversations
1
Readings
1

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English
  1. a plaintiff, claimant
  2. a defendant (in a civil case)
  3. to sue, bring an action against
  4. a lawsuit, filing of a suit
  5. precedent, precedent-setting decision
  6. a source of law
  7. statutory authority, legal basis
  8. a limitation period, statute of limitations
  9. an appellate court, court of appeal
  10. a High Court
  11. a district court
  12. a juror, lay judge
  13. the pronouncement of a judgment
  14. an acquittal
  15. a conviction
  16. the opposing party
  17. to reach a settlement
  18. liability for damages
  19. a power of attorney
  20. a will, testament
  21. the estate of a deceased person
  22. a deed (of conveyance)
  23. registration (of property rights)
  24. a venue, place of jurisdiction
  25. jurisdiction
  26. to pronounce judgment
  27. to state a formal claim or sentencing recommendation in court
  28. a contracting party
  29. a contract clause
  30. a breach of contract
  31. a termination clause
  32. a confidentiality clause
  33. a non-disclosure agreement
  34. a copyright
  35. a licensing agreement
  36. force majeure
  37. an arbitration
  38. a mediation
  39. legal force
  40. a precedent
  41. an attorney-in-fact
  42. a conclusion of agreement
  43. to sign a contract
  44. to rescind an agreement
  45. harassment
  46. an atrocity
  47. to condemn
  48. to betray
  49. a sentence reduction for a confession
  50. beyond a reasonable doubt
  51. mitigating circumstances
  52. without prejudice
  53. contempt of court
  54. a class action lawsuit
  55. the presumption of innocence
  56. punitive damages
  57. an out-of-court settlement
  58. a restraining order
  59. to overturn a conviction
  60. to desist from
  61. to argue a case in court

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2 Lessons
  1. Lesson 1

    Civil Claims and Legal Remedies

  2. Lesson 2

    Courts and Time Limits

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