Legal Procedures

verb to declare invalid or void; to cancel out

• The court decided to annul the contract due to a breach of terms.
• They had to annul their vacation plans because of the sudden change in schedule.
• I heard they're gonna annul their marriage, things have been rocky for a while.
• The storm seemed to annul all traces of civilization as it ravaged the island.

verb to select or enroll a group of people to serve as jurors in a court case

• The judge decided to impanel a jury for the upcoming trial.
• They're going to impanel a group of people to help make a decision.
• I heard they're impaneling a bunch of randoms for jury duty.
• In order to make a fair decision, it's important to impanel a diverse group of individuals.

adjective relating to or consisting of dialogue or conversation between two or more people

• The judge issued an interlocutory order to temporarily halt the proceedings.
• The judge put a temporary hold on things with an interlocutory order.
• The judge hit pause on the case with an interlocutory ruling.
• The interlocutory decision acted as a speed bump in the legal process.

noun a system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties

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• The new law aims to regulate the use of personal data in online platforms.
• Hey, did you hear about that new law about recycling in our city?
• I ain't messing with that law, man. It's too strict.
• In the court of public opinion, honesty is the highest law.

verb to engage in legal proceedings or a lawsuit

• The company decided to litigate the case in court to seek justice.
• I heard they're planning to take legal action and litigate.
• They're gonna sue and litigate the heck out of them.
• Sometimes it feels like we have to litigate every little disagreement in this family.

noun A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

• The magistrate presided over the court proceedings with impartiality and integrity.
• The magistrate is known for being fair and just in his judgments.
• Yo, did you hear about that crazy case the magistrate had to deal with?
• The magistrate of truth and justice will always prevail in the end.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'not done' describes something that has not been completed.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'not done' modifies the verb 'done' by indicating that the action is not complete.

• The project is not done yet and we need to allocate more resources to complete it on time.
• I'm sorry, but the assignment is not done and I need more time to finish it.
• Dude, the party planning is not done and we need to hurry up to get everything ready.
• Her healing process is like a puzzle that is not done yet, but slowly coming together piece by piece.

noun a successful attempt at an examination or test

verb to move in a particular direction, especially forward

• In order to graduate, students must pass all of their required courses.
• I hope I pass my driving test on the first try.
• I need to pass this math class or I'm screwed.
• She was able to pass her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly.

noun a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

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• The procedure for submitting a research proposal must be followed exactly as outlined in the guidelines.
• Just make sure you follow the procedure when applying for a permit to avoid any delays.
• Dude, the procedure for getting into that club is to know the bouncer personally.
• She approached the situation with the precision of a surgeon following a delicate procedure.

noun a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

verb to perform a series of actions or steps in order to achieve a particular end

• The manufacturing process involves several steps to ensure quality control.
• I'm still in the process of deciding where to go on vacation.
• Let's just chill and go with the flow, no need to rush the process.
• Healing from a breakup is a long and difficult process, but you will come out stronger in the end.

adverb in a proper manner or way

• It is important to properly cite sources in academic writing.
• Make sure you cook the pasta properly so it's not too mushy.
• I can't believe she didn't properly lock the door before leaving.
• In order to succeed, you must properly plant the seeds of hard work and dedication.

noun a place in which something is lodged or deposited

• The lodgement of the legal documents was completed at the courthouse.
• I made the lodgement for our hotel reservation online.
• I'll handle the lodgement of the paperwork, no worries.
• His lodgement of emotions was evident in his expressive artwork.

noun a noun phrase consisting of two nouns used together to describe a specific type of election

• The Prime Minister announced that a snap election will be held next month.
• Did you hear about the snap election coming up? It's going to be interesting.
• I can't believe they called for a snap election out of nowhere.
• The sudden decision for a snap election caught everyone off guard.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The triggering of Article 50 marked the official start of the Brexit process.
• Did you hear about Article 50 being invoked for Brexit?
• Article 50 is like pressing the big red button for Brexit.
• In the game of Brexit, Article 50 is the ultimate power move.

noun A person who is qualified to practice law and represent clients in legal matters

• El abogado presentó un recurso de apelación ante la corte.
• Mi abogado me aconsejó que no firmara nada sin consultarlo primero.
• El abogado es un genio, siempre encuentra la forma de ganar los casos.
• En esta situación, necesitamos a alguien que sea nuestro abogado y defienda nuestros intereses.

noun The person who is accused of a crime or wrongdoing.

• The accusant presented compelling evidence to support their claim in court.
• The accusant was really upset about being blamed for the mistake.
• The accusant was throwing shade at everyone in the room.
• The accusant's words were like arrows, piercing through the defense's arguments.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The act of adjournal is a legal term referring to the process of a court adjourning a case to a later date.
• When the judge announced the act of adjournal, everyone in the courtroom breathed a sigh of relief.
• I can't believe they pulled that act of adjournal during the trial, it's so frustrating.
• Sometimes taking a break and doing an act of adjournal can help you come back to a problem with a fresh perspective.