Vocabulary Flashcards with Legal Terms and Concepts Words

To declare something as null and void, effectively canceling or invalidating it as if it never existed or had any legal or binding effect.

To leave something, typically property or assets, to someone in a will or testament.

A formal written document that outlines and establishes the rights, privileges, or responsibilities of an organization, institution, or group.

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes rights, obligations, and responsibilities.

A legally binding agreement or promise to do or not do something.

An official order or decision made by a government or other authority.

Legal documents or written instruments that serve as evidence or proof of ownership, rights, or obligations related to property or other assets.

A formal pronouncement or authoritative statement made by a person of authority or a legal entity.

A statement that clarifies or disavows any liability, responsibility, or association with a particular situation, product, or service.

Excessively severe or harsh, often in relation to laws or regulations.

A formal or official order or proclamation issued by a government or other authority.

To take property or assets from someone, often with little or no compensation, and transfer ownership to another entity or individual.

Serving to excuse something bad or causing it to be judged less seriously.

An event that has already happened and cannot be changed or undone.

Lacking proper authorization, validity, or legality, often due to a lack of adherence to established rules, norms, or procedures.

To violate or encroach upon a law, rule, right, or boundary, often resulting in a breach of established standards or limits.

The act of violating or breaching a legal or moral principle, right, or privilege, typically relating to intellectual property, copyrights, patents, or trademarks.

A person who presides over a court of law, arbitrates legal disputes, and delivers impartial decisions based on the interpretation and application of laws.

The official power of a court or government agency to interpret and enforce the law within a particular geographic area or over a specific group of people.

Lawful, valid, and in accordance with accepted rules, regulations, or standards.

The legal and financial responsibility or obligation that an individual or entity holds for their actions or debts.

Legally or morally responsible or accountable for something.

An official instruction or command issued by a governing authority, such as a government or a court, to carry out a specific action or policy.

An official who is appointed to investigate complaints and resolve disputes on behalf of citizens or organizations.

A type of law or regulation that is passed by a local government, such as a city or a county.

A legally recognized and enforceable document that grants exclusive rights to the inventor or assignee of a new invention, process, or design.

A person that brings a legal action against another, known as the defendant, in a court of law.

A right or privilege that is reserved for a specific group or individual.

To make a law, rule, or policy widely known and officially announced to the public.

A condition or stipulation that is attached to an agreement, contract, or proposal.

To cancel or annul something, such as a legal decision, an order, or a ruling.

Having an effect on events that have already occurred.

A legally binding document that outlines an individual's wishes regarding the distribution of their assets and property after their death.

A formal examination of a legal case conducted in a court of law.

A formal assembly or court of justice where disputes, legal matters, or administrative cases are heard and resolved.

To clear someone's name, reputation, or actions from suspicion, doubt, or unjust criticism.

To provide valid reasons or evidence to support a claim or belief.