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法律英语总是有着各种复杂生僻的词汇,让人觉得难以捉摸。

但你知道吗?法律英语也有许多我们日常挂在嘴边的单词。这些被放在法律语境下的英语词汇有着与平常不同的特定释义。

了解这些词汇的不同含义,能够帮助我们更好地理解法律文档,也避免在非法律场景中引发误解。

✏️ Action 行动 → 诉讼

A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.

刊登该文章的杂志将被起诉诽谤。
✏️ Award 奖品 → (赔偿)裁定额;(赔偿)裁决

The judge has the power to make discretionary awards.

法官有权自行作出裁决,决定赔偿额
✏️ Bar 长条,棒;酒吧 → 律师职业

The bar exam is basically a test that you have to take in order to officially become a lawyer in a certain state.

律师
考试基本上是为了正式成为某个州的律师而必须参加的考试。
✏️ Brief 简要的 → 诉讼摘要;委托辩护

And then briefs from both sides are due on Monday, February 8.

双方将于2月8日周一提交诉讼摘要

✏️ Consideration 考虑 → 对价

Monetary consideration is often a key element in forming legally binding agreements.

货币对价通常是形成具有法律约束力的协议的关键要素。
✏️ Damage 损坏 → Damages 损害赔偿金

He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000.

他被责令支付总额为 3 万英镑的损害赔偿金
✏️ Instrument 工具 → 文据;正式法律文件

The civil liability in Commercial Instrument law shall be distinct from bill liability in normal law.

票据
法上的民事责任不同于票据责任和一般法上的民事责任。
✏️ Bench 长椅 → 法官;法官席位

On the bench, their views will shape a sweeping array of issues.

当上法官之后,他们的意见将会影响一系列问题。

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