Vocab: French to English | Vocab: Definitions | Multiple choice | Civil vs. Criminal | Civil vs. Criminal 2 |
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Unfair dismissal
Licenciement abusif
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Damages
A sum of money for detriment or injury sustained.
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a. Criminal
In case of ________ law a person found guilty is punished by incarceration in a prison, a fine, or in some occasions death penalty.
a. Criminal b. Civil |
Criminal
Examples of ________ law include cases of burglary, assault and battery, and murder.
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Civil
If an individual road user is driving in a poor manner and causes an accident that injures another, a ________ claim can be brought under the laws of negligence.
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Give evidence
Apporter des preuves
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Defendant
A person, company, etc., against whom a claim or charge is brought in a court.
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a. 1970s
When were most British anti-discrimination laws enacted ?
a. 1970s b. 1980s c. 1990s |
Civil
A defendant in a ________ case is not given an attorney and must pay for one, or else defend him or herself.
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Criminal
Defendants in which type of law have more rights and protections?
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Take legal action / sue / bring a lawsuit / institute legal proceedings / take a matter to court / take someone to court
Poursuivre en justice
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Case law
Law established by judicial decisions in particular cases, instead of by legislative action.
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a. Small Claims Court
Civil cases with a monetary claim of $25,000 or less are heard in what court?
a. Small Claims Court b. High Court c. Supreme Court |
Criminal
In ________ law, the jury decides whether the defendant is found guilty or not guilty.
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Civil
The majority of ________ cases are settled out of court.
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gross misconduct
Faute grave
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Mock trial
An event imitating the legal process, often used for teaching students about trials.
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c. Supreme Court
The term '' justices '' refers to judges on what court?
a. County Court b. Family Court c. Supreme Court |
Civil
In ________ law, either party (claimant or defendant) can appeal a court's decision.
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Criminal
"Beyond a reasonable doubt " is the standard of proof for which type of law?
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Rule over a case
Diriger le dossier
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Class action
A legal proceeding in which persons representing interests common to a large group participate as representatives of the group or class.
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c. County
Which of the following is NOT a division of the UK’s High Court?
a. Chancery b. Queen’s Bench c. County |
Civil
A ________ jury has eight members.
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Civil
The decision of a ________ jury does not have to be unanimous.
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