Judicial System Vocabulary

noun a body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts

adjective relating to or characteristic of the unwritten law

• Common law is a legal system where past court decisions set precedent for future cases.
• In common law, judges make decisions based on previous similar cases.
• Common law is like following the unwritten rules of the legal system.
• The foundation of our legal system is built upon the principles of common law.

noun A person who represents the government in criminal cases in a particular district or jurisdiction.

• The district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government.
• The DA is the one who goes after the bad guys in court.
• The district attorney is like the legal enforcer in the courtroom.
• The district attorney is the legal guardian of justice in the community.

noun the administration of justice

• The judicature is responsible for interpreting and applying the law in court cases.
• The judicature system can be confusing for those not familiar with legal processes.
• I heard the judicature ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
• In the realm of business, competition acts as the judicature determining which companies succeed and which fail.

noun a person who receives a stipend or salary

adjective relating to or consisting of a stipend or salary

• The stipendiary magistrate presided over the court proceedings.
• The stipendiary clerk handled all the paperwork for the case.
• The stipendiary officer was in charge of managing the finances of the department.
• The stipendiary role required a careful balance of responsibilities and duties.