法律
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160 个词条jurisdiction
noun管辖权
The official power to make legal decisions, or the area where that power applies.
Each state is a separate jurisdiction for many laws.
在许多法律上，各州是独立的司法管辖区。jury
noun陪审团
A group of ordinary citizens who decide in a trial whether someone is guilty.
The jury found him not guilty.
陪审团裁定他无罪。lawsuit
noun诉讼
A legal case brought by one person or organisation against another.
The customers filed a lawsuit against the company.
顾客们对该公司提起了诉讼。lawyer
noun律师
A qualified person who gives legal advice and represents clients.
Speak to a lawyer before signing.
签字前先咨询律师。lease
noun / verb租约
A legal agreement to rent property for a set time; to rent property under such an agreement.
They signed a two-year lease on the shop.
他们签了两年的店铺租约。legal advice
noun法律咨询
Guidance from a lawyer about a person's legal rights and options.
Get legal advice before you sign the agreement.
签署协议前先获取法律咨询。legal age
noun法定年龄
The age at which the law allows a person to do something; 18 for voting and buying alcohol in Australia.
You must be of legal age to buy alcohol.
你必须达到法定年龄才能买酒。legal aid
noun法律援助
Free or low-cost legal help for people who cannot afford a lawyer, provided by state Legal Aid bodies.
She qualified for legal aid.
她符合法律援助资格。
legal costs
noun诉讼费用
Money spent on lawyers' fees and court expenses.
The losing side may have to pay legal costs.
败诉方可能需要支付诉讼费用。legally binding
adjective具有法律约束力的
Enforceable by law.
A signed contract is legally binding.
签署的合同具有法律约束力。legislation
noun立法，法律
Laws made by parliament.
New legislation protects renters.
新立法保护租客。letter of demand
noun催告函
A formal letter asking someone to pay money or take action by a deadline before legal action.
The supplier sent a letter of demand for the unpaid invoice.
供应商就未付发票发出了催告函。liable
adjective负有法律责任的
Legally responsible for something, such as damage or debt.
The driver was found liable for the accident.
司机被认定对事故负有责任。吊销驾驶资格
A court order banning someone from driving for a period.
Drink driving can result in licence disqualification.
酒后驾驶可能导致被吊销驾驶资格。暂扣驾照
A temporary ban on driving.
Too many demerit points can lead to licence suspension.
扣分太多可能导致驾照被暂扣。诉讼时效
The time limit for starting a legal claim, which varies by claim type and state.
Check the limitation period before it runs out.
在诉讼时效届满前查清楚。littering
noun乱扔垃圾
Dropping rubbish in a public place, which can lead to a fine.
Littering from a car can be reported online.
从车里乱扔垃圾可以在线举报。Local Court
noun地方法院
The lower court in New South Wales and the Northern Territory; other states call it the Magistrates' Court.
Minor traffic matters are heard in the Local Court.
轻微交通案件在地方法院审理。magistrate
noun治安法官
A judicial officer who hears less serious cases in a lower court.
The magistrate fined the driver for speeding.
治安法官因超速对司机处以罚款。结婚证书
An official document proving that a marriage took place.
Bring your marriage certificate to update your passport.
更新护照时请带上结婚证书。mediation
noun调解
A process where a neutral person helps two sides reach an agreement.
The court sent the parties to mediation.
法院让双方进行调解。误导行为
Business behaviour that gives customers a false impression, which is illegal.
Fake discounts can be misleading conduct.
虚假折扣可能构成误导行为。negligence
noun过失
Failing to take reasonable care, causing harm to someone.
The hospital was sued for negligence.
这家医院因过失被起诉。noise complaint
noun噪音投诉
A complaint to a council, police or landlord about loud noise.
Neighbours made a noise complaint about the party.
邻居们投诉派对噪音。not guilty
adjective无罪的
Not responsible for the crime, as decided by a court; also a plea denying the charge.
She pleaded not guilty.
她不认罪。