Law & Government Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to law & government that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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Not conforming to accepted standards, rules, or laws; not logically or legally sound.
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal or unlawful.
Treating all people equally without favoritism or bias.
To seize and take legal custody of something, typically by an authority.
The state of being confined in prison as a form of punishment.
Rude or disrespectful behavior, often with boldness.
Lacking the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
A legal contract binding a person to serve another for a specified period, especially in historical ...
To formally accuse someone of a serious crime based on evidence.
A minor violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
To violate a law, rule, or right, especially without permission.
Great immorality or wickedness; a gross injustice.
A judicial order that requires someone to do or refrain from doing a specific act.
Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from harmful intent.
To make legally or factually invalid or void.
To call upon a law, rule, or authority to take effect; to summon.
Impossible to blame or criticize; faultless.
The ability to make considered decisions; an opinion or decision formed after consideration; also, t...
Relating to the administration of justice or courts of law; pertaining to judges or the legal system...
The official power or authority of a court or government body to enforce laws and make legal decisio...
The study or theory of law and legal principles.
A group of citizens sworn to deliver a verdict in a court case based on the evidence presented.
Fairness in the way people are treated, especially in legal matters; the administration of law.
A young person, typically under the age of 18; also refers to something childish or immature.
A legal action brought in a court of law by one party against another.
Permitted or required by law; relating to the law or its application.
To make or pass laws, usually by a governing body.
Laws or proposed laws enacted by a governing body.
Conforming to the law or established rules; valid or genuine.
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected, especially in punishment.
A legal responsibility or financial debt; something that puts one at a disadvantage.
A large entrance hall or waiting area in a building, or to attempt to influence legislation.
To kill (someone, especially a Black person) by mob action and without legal authority; often by han...
A civil officer who administers the law, especially a judge in a lower court.
Required by law or rule; compulsory.
Relating to war, combat, or the armed forces; often used in phrases like 'martial law'.
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
A minor crime, less serious than a felony.
A form of government with a king or queen as the head of state.
An authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt.
A legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property, with the property serving as security...
The process of discussing something to reach an agreement.
Having no legal or binding force; invalid.
To make legally void or invalidate; to cancel the effect of something.
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, to do or not do something.
Legally or morally bound to do something.
Required by a rule, law, or social custom; mandatory.
The act of following a custom, rule, or law, especially a religious one.
A violation of law, rule, or code; an act that causes anger or resentment.
The American spelling of 'offence'; a violation of the law or social etiquette.
The act of leaving something out or the fact of being left out.
Harshly critical or abusive; expressing contempt or shame.
A law or decree issued by a local authority that regulates behavior or establishes rules.
A person who breaks the law or lives outside legal authority; also means to ban something.
A strong reaction of shock, anger, or indignation.
To set aside or nullify a decision, order, or authority; to take precedence over something.
An introductory movement in a musical composition; a preliminary proposal or gesture.
To turn something upside down; to revoke or invalidate a decision or ruling.
A formal agreement or treaty between people or nations.
The legislative body of a country, especially in nations with a parliamentary system of government.