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Maîtrise le Legal English.Master Legal English.
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Dictionnaire terminologiqueTerminology dictionary
20 termes essentiels, avec définition et exemple.
Plaintiff
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company."
Defendant
The person or party being sued or accused in a court case.
"The defendant denied all the allegations."
Breach of contract
A failure to fulfil the terms of a legal agreement.
"The supplier was sued for breach of contract."
Liability
Legal responsibility for something, especially damage or loss.
"The company accepted liability for the defective product."
Clause
A specific section or provision within a legal document.
"Please review the termination clause carefully."
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions in a particular area.
"The court does not have jurisdiction over this matter."
Litigation
The process of taking legal action through the courts.
"The dispute is heading towards litigation."
Settlement
An agreement reached between parties, often to avoid a trial.
"Both parties reached a settlement out of court."
Injunction
A court order requiring a party to do or stop doing something.
"The court granted an injunction to halt construction."
Statute
A written law passed by a legislative body.
"The new statute came into effect last month."
Testimony
A formal statement given as evidence in a legal proceeding.
"Her testimony was crucial to the case."
Damages
Money awarded to compensate for loss or injury.
"The court awarded damages of $50,000."
Due diligence
A thorough investigation before entering a legal or business agreement.
"Due diligence revealed undisclosed debts."
Indemnity
A legal protection against loss, often via compensation.
"The contract includes an indemnity clause."
Arbitration
A method of resolving disputes outside of court, via a neutral third party.
"The parties agreed to settle through arbitration."
Affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence.
"He signed an affidavit confirming the timeline of events."
Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
A contract preventing parties from sharing confidential information.
"Both companies signed an NDA before discussions began."
Terminate
To formally end a contract or agreement.
"Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice."
Compliance
Acting in accordance with laws, regulations or policies.
"The audit confirmed full compliance with data protection laws."
Precedent
A legal decision used as an example for future similar cases.
"The ruling set an important precedent."
Use this, not thisUse this, not this
Des formulations plus professionnelles pour remplacer les tournures trop directes ou familières.
We're going to sue you.
→ We are prepared to pursue legal action.
Formal legal register instead of a direct threat.
This isn't legal.
→ This may constitute a breach of applicable law.
Cautious, precise legal phrasing.
Sign here.
→ Please review and execute the agreement.
Formal contractual language.
You broke the deal.
→ You are in breach of contract.
Precise legal terminology.
We'll go to court.
→ We will proceed to litigation if necessary.
Formal legal register.
It's your fault.
→ Liability rests with your organisation.
Neutral, legally precise framing.
Let's settle this quietly.
→ Let's pursue an out-of-court settlement.
Standard legal terminology.
This contract is bad.
→ This clause requires renegotiation.
Constructive, specific legal feedback.
Stop doing that now.
→ We are seeking an injunction to halt this activity.
Formal legal remedy terminology.
Keep this secret.
→ This information is subject to a non-disclosure agreement.
Formal contractual framing.
We checked everything.
→ We conducted thorough due diligence.
Standard legal/business terminology.
End the contract.
→ Terminate the agreement in accordance with its terms.
Precise legal process language.
Follow the rules.
→ Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Formal compliance terminology.
The judge decided.
→ The court issued a ruling.
Formal legal register.
We'll pay you back.
→ Damages will be awarded as compensation.
Legal terminology for financial remedy.
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