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What is the English term for the concept of an individual being considered mature and responsible?
What is the English term for the concept of an individual being considered mature and responsible?
What is the term for a proposal for a new law presented to a legislative body for consideration?
What is the term for a proposal for a new law presented to a legislative body for consideration?
What is the term for a court that has the authority to hear a particular case?
What is the term for a court that has the authority to hear a particular case?
What is the term for the process of applying a legal rule to a particular situation?
What is the term for the process of applying a legal rule to a particular situation?
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What is the term for the process of creating new laws or modifying existing ones?
What is the term for the process of creating new laws or modifying existing ones?
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Legal Terminology
- Sanction: A penalty or punishment for non-compliance with a law or rule.
- Competent: Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or authority to perform a task or make a decision.
- Competent court: A court with the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide a specific case.
- Bill of law: A proposed law or legislation that has been submitted to a legislature for consideration.
- Adult: A person who has reached the age of majority and is considered legally responsible for their actions.
- Civil right: A right or freedom guaranteed to individuals, such as equality, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly.
- Application of legal rule: The process of interpreting and applying a law or rule to a specific situation or case.
- Legal personality: The status of being a legal entity, such as a person, company, or organization, with its own rights and responsibilities.
- Legislation: The process of making laws, including the creation, amendment, and repeal of laws.
- Formal Law: A law that is formally written and codified, such as a statute or regulation.
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Test your knowledge of legal terms and definitions, including sanction, competent, and bill of law. Learn key concepts and terminology in law and legislation.
