Learning the C’s of Legal Jargons
Do you want to work in a company that offers legal translation services? How about a law student? We did you a favor by defining some of the C’s of legal jargons.
- Case Stated
This is basically a written document that states the facts of a certain case.
- Caveat
Although this is a Latin word, it is still used globally. Caveat is “a warning.”
- Certificate of Incorporation
This refers to the certificate that proves that a company is already incorporated.
- Challenge for Cause
This is the moment when the defense officer or the accused “objects” to the juror and also explains why he/she doesn’t agree to the juror.
- Charge
This word has a lot of meanings in the dictionary. But in the light of the law, it refers to three things. Its first legal definition is to formally and officially accuse a person of doing a criminal act. Secondly, charge means to use a certain property as protection for potential debt. Lastly, charge refers to the instructions provided by a judge to let the jury know what to do.
- Charity Commission
As the name suggests, this refers to an organization or group of people that is responsible for overseeing charities or charitable groups. The charity commission also decides if a proposed charity will be registered or not.
- Children in Care
This is the legal term for children who are under the guidance of the local authority. The government acts as the parent of these children.
- Citation
Just like the term “charge,” citation also has three definitions. For the first one, citation refers to the order for a person to appear in court or before a judge. Secondly, this term refers to quoting from a finished case in order to support an explanation. Lastly, citation is a letter sent by a person who demands for letters of administration or grant of probate. The person also asks someone to come forward if he/she objects to the demand.
- Citizen’s Arrest
This type of arrest is executed by a civilian or a person who is not a police officer. This is only allowed if the offense is being committed or the crime has already been done.
- Claim
Legally speaking, claim means to apply or appeal for a certain right, or a demand for correction or a remedy.
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