GRE words about law and justice word list
This flashcard set includes advanced vocabulary related to law and justice, specifically curated for GRE preparation. These words are essential for understanding legal terminology and concepts that may appear in GRE reading and writing sections.
Quiz(56 questions)
1. What does Justice mean?
Terms in this Study Set(56)
Legal Terms(20)
Plaintiff
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Defendant
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court.
Litigation
The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court.
Subpoena
A document that orders a person to testify or produce evidence.
Affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence.
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
Verdict
The decision made by a jury or judge on a matter of fact.
Arbitration
A method of resolving disputes outside the courts.
Tort
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another.
Precedent
A legal decision that serves as an example for future cases.
Breach of Contract
A violation of the terms of a legal agreement.
Negligence
Failure to take proper care, resulting in damage or injury.
Injunction
A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something.
Testimony
A formal statement given by a witness in a court.
Settlement
An agreement reached between parties to resolve a dispute.
Appeal
A request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
Docket
A list of cases to be tried in a court.
Pro bono
Work undertaken voluntarily and without payment.
Litigant
A person involved in a lawsuit.
Plea Bargain
An agreement between a defendant and prosecutor.
Justice Concepts(18)
Justice
The principle of fairness and moral rightness.
Equity
The quality of being fair and impartial.
Retributive Justice
A theory of justice that focuses on punishment.
Restorative Justice
An approach to justice that emphasizes repairing harm.
Distributive Justice
The perceived fairness of the allocation of resources.
Social Justice
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges.
Moral Philosophy
The study of what is right and wrong in human conduct.
Legal Justice
Justice based on law and the judicial system.
Procedural Justice
The idea that the processes by which decisions are made are fair.
Punitive Justice
A form of justice that focuses on punishment of wrongdoers.
Natural Rights
Rights that are considered inherent and universal.
Virtue Ethics
A moral philosophy emphasizing character and virtues.
Moral Obligation
A duty to act according to ethical principles.
Ethical Dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice must be made.
Justice System
The institutions and processes for administering justice.
Fairness Doctrine
A principle calling for equitable treatment.
Civic Responsibility
The duties of citizens to participate in society.
Victim's Rights
The legal rights afforded to victims of crimes.
Court Processes(18)
Plaintiff
The party who initiates a lawsuit.
Defendant
The individual being accused or sued in a court.
Litigation
The process of taking legal action.
Subpoena
A document ordering a person to attend court.
Verdict
The decision of a jury or judge.
Appeal
A request to a higher court to review a case.
Deposition
A witness's sworn out-of-court testimony.
Cross-examination
Questioning a witness by the opposing party.
Testimony
A formal statement given in court.
Prosecution
The legal party responsible for bringing a case against an accused.
Defense
The argument presented by the party accused of wrongdoing.
Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear a case.
Settlement
An agreement reached between parties to resolve a dispute.
Bailiff
An officer of the court responsible for maintaining order.
Arraignment
The initial hearing where charges are read to the defendant.
Mediation
A method of settling disputes outside of court.
Testate
Having made a valid will before death.
Contempt of court
Disrespectful behavior towards the court.
Questions in this Study Set(56)
1. What does Justice mean?
2. What does 'Plaintiff' mean?
3. What does 'plaintiff' mean?
4. Which word means the quality of being fair and impartial?
5. Which word means 'an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court'?
6. Which word means 'the individual being accused or sued in a court'?
7. In the context of law, what is Retributive Justice?
8. What does 'Litigation' mean?
9. What is the meaning of 'litigation'?
10. Which principle emphasizes repairing harm caused by criminal behavior?
11. Which word means 'a document that orders a person to testify or produce evidence'?
12. What does 'subpoena' signify?
13. What does Distributive Justice refer to?
14. What does 'Affidavit' mean?
15. Which term refers to the decision of a jury or judge?
16. Which term relates to justice in the distribution of wealth and opportunities?
17. Which word means 'the official power to make legal decisions and judgments'?
18. What does 'appeal' mean?
19. What is Moral Philosophy?
20. What does 'Verdict' mean?
21. What is a 'deposition'?
22. Which term describes justice based on law and judicial decisions?
23. Which word means 'a method of resolving disputes outside the courts'?
24. Which term describes questioning a witness by the opposing party?
25. What does Procedural Justice refer to?
26. What does 'Tort' mean?
27. What does 'testimony' mean?
28. Which concept emphasizes punishment as a primary response to wrongdoing?
29. Which word means 'a legal decision that serves as an example for future cases'?
30. Which word refers to the party responsible for bringing a case against an accused?
31. What are Natural Rights?
32. What does 'Breach of Contract' mean?
33. What does 'defense' mean?
34. Which philosophical approach emphasizes virtues and character?
35. Which word means 'failure to take proper care, resulting in damage or injury'?
36. What does 'jurisdiction' mean?
37. What does Moral Obligation refer to?
38. What does 'Injunction' mean?
39. Which term refers to an agreement reached between parties to resolve a dispute?
40. Which of the following is a situation involving a difficult choice?
41. Which word means 'a formal statement given by a witness in a court'?
42. What is the role of a 'bailiff'?
43. What is the Justice System?
44. What does 'Settlement' mean?
45. What does 'arraignment' mean?
46. Which principle calls for equitable treatment in society?
47. Which word means 'a request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision'?
48. Which term describes a method of settling disputes outside of court?
49. What does Civic Responsibility entail?
50. What does 'Docket' mean?
51. What does 'testate' mean?
52. Which term refers to the rights legally afforded to victims of crimes?
53. Which word means 'work undertaken voluntarily and without payment'?
54. Which phrase means 'disrespectful behavior towards the court'?
55. What does 'Litigant' mean?
56. Which word means 'an agreement between a defendant and prosecutor'?
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