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What is the correct phrasal verb to replace 'resigned' in the sentence about the CEO?
What is the correct phrasal verb to replace 'resigned' in the sentence about the CEO?
- Step down (correct)
- Face up to
- Walk out of
- Take up
Which phrasal verb best fits the context of 'abandoned' in relation to the job?
Which phrasal verb best fits the context of 'abandoned' in relation to the job?
- Take up
- Come forward
- Hand over
- Get out of (correct)
Which phrasal verb correctly replaces 'acquiring' in the context of companies showing interest?
Which phrasal verb correctly replaces 'acquiring' in the context of companies showing interest?
- Cut back on
- Take over (correct)
- Run up
- Turn away
What is the best phrasal verb to substitute for 'accumulated' in relation to a debt?
What is the best phrasal verb to substitute for 'accumulated' in relation to a debt?
Which phrasal verb should replace 'surrender' regarding the project work?
Which phrasal verb should replace 'surrender' regarding the project work?
What does 'hand down' mean in legal terminology?
What does 'hand down' mean in legal terminology?
Which phrasal verb generally means to cancel or terminate a plan?
Which phrasal verb generally means to cancel or terminate a plan?
What does 'lay out' refer to in a legal context?
What does 'lay out' refer to in a legal context?
What is the meaning of 'break down' in legal English?
What is the meaning of 'break down' in legal English?
Which phrasal verb means to uphold or defend someone's rights?
Which phrasal verb means to uphold or defend someone's rights?
What does 'carry out' imply in legal terminology?
What does 'carry out' imply in legal terminology?
What does 'go over' mean in the context of legal procedures?
What does 'go over' mean in the context of legal procedures?
Which phrasal verb means to yield or submit to a demand or request?
Which phrasal verb means to yield or submit to a demand or request?
Flashcards
Dismiss a trial
Dismiss a trial
When a court ends a trial before a verdict due to insufficient evidence, it's called a dismissal.
Lay out information
Lay out information
To present information in a structured and clear way.
Hand over documents
Hand over documents
To give something to someone, typically officially.
Stand up for someone
Stand up for someone
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Hand down a verdict
Hand down a verdict
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Drop a lawsuit
Drop a lawsuit
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Lay out the defense
Lay out the defense
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Draw up a contract
Draw up a contract
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Face up to
Face up to
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Hand over
Hand over
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Step down
Step down
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Write off
Write off
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Sum up
Sum up
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Study Notes
Phrasal Verbs for Legal English
- Terminate a trial due to lack of evidence: a court can "call off" a trial.
- Present information clearly: "lay out" information clearly.
- Review documents: "hand over" documents for review.
- Defend someone's rights: "stand up for" someone's rights.
- Judge's decision: the judge "hands down" the verdict.
- Dismiss a lawsuit: a lawsuit can be "thrown out" due to lack of merit.
- Summarize key points: a lawyer can "lay out" key points.
- Prepare a legal document: a document can be "drawn up".
- Explain complex legal concepts: legal concepts can be "set forth".
- Yield to a request: "give in" to a request.
- Hand over documents: "hand over" or "turn in" relevant documents.
- Conduct or execute: "carry out" a legal action.
Additional Phrasal Verbs (Page 2)
- Discuss case details: a lawyer can "go through" case details with client.
- Conceal evidence: "keep back" vital evidence.
- Face a challenge: "face up to" a difficult situation.
- Conditions for release: the court "lays down" bail conditions.
- Review carefully: "go over" something carefully.
- Resolve differences: parties can "iron out" differences.
- Provide information/support: provide information or support by "coming forward".
Phrasal Verbs (Page 3): Sentences with Phrasal Verbs for Replacement
- Resign: "step down" from a position.
- Abandon job: "walk out of" a job.
- Interest in acquiring a business: "express interest in acquiring" or "show interest in" acquiring.
- Accumulated debt: "run up" a debt.
- Accept breach and settle: "face up to" and find a reasonable settlement.
- Owed money and never getting paid: "walk out on" the creditor.
- Avoid jury duty: "get out of" jury duty.
- Company declared insolvent: "sum up" circumstances resulting in insolvency.
- Summarize a case: "sum up" the case.
- Did not have time to finish work: "did not have time to surrender work".
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