Exercises C2 : use Legal vocabulary in English (answers)

These exercises are designed to consolidate your command of precise legal English terminology covered in the course, from contractual clauses to courtroom language.

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Exercice 1 — Legal Terminology: Choose the Right Term

Select the word or phrase that best completes each legal sentence.

1. The defendant was found not guilty and received a full ___ after the jury deliberated for six hours. A) indictment B) acquittal C) subpoena D) injunction
2. The contract included a ___ clause limiting the supplier's financial exposure to direct damages only. A) punitive B) liability C) habeas corpus D) tort
3. The court issued an ___ ordering the company to immediately cease its allegedly infringing activities. A) affidavit B) indemnity C) injunction D) acquittal
4. Before trial, the prosecution must present sufficient evidence to secure a formal ___ from the grand jury. A) indictment B) deposition C) waiver D) lien

Correction

1. The defendant was found not guilty and received a full acquittal after the jury deliberated for six hours.
2. The contract included a liability clause limiting the supplier's financial exposure to direct damages only.
3. The court issued an injunction ordering the company to immediately cease its allegedly infringing activities.
4. Before trial, the prosecution must present sufficient evidence to secure a formal indictment from the grand jury.

Exercice 2 — Match the Legal Term to Its Definition

Match each legal term on the left with its correct definition on the right.

1. Term: 'Tort' — Definitions: A) A sworn written statement used as evidence. B) A civil wrong causing harm or loss for which courts may award damages. C) The formal charge of a criminal offence. D) A court order requiring a person to appear and testify.
2. Term: 'Affidavit' — Definitions: A) A sworn written statement used as evidence. B) The conditional release of a prisoner before their sentence ends. C) The legal right to hold another's property as security. D) A formal charge brought by a grand jury.
3. Term: 'Lien' — Definitions: A) A civil wrong causing unjustified harm. B) An official order to attend court. C) The legal right to hold another's property as security for a debt. D) A written statement made under oath.
4. Term: 'Subpoena' — Definitions: A) A clause limiting financial exposure. B) A formal court order compelling a person to attend proceedings or produce evidence. C) The verdict releasing a defendant from criminal charges. D) A contractual remedy for breach.

Correction

1. Tort matches definition B: a civil wrong causing harm or loss for which courts may award damages.
2. Affidavit matches definition A: a sworn written statement used as evidence.
3. Lien matches definition C: the legal right to hold another's property as security for a debt.
4. Subpoena matches definition B: a formal court order compelling a person to attend proceedings or produce evidence.

Exercice 3 — Legal English in Context: Fill in the Gaps

Complete each sentence with the appropriate legal term from the course. Write the full sentence in your answer.

1. The parties agreed to an ___ clause whereby the service provider would compensate the client for any third-party claims arising from negligent performance.
2. During the ___, the opposing counsel questioned the witness at length about the sequence of events prior to the signing of the agreement.
3. The judge granted ___ to the convicted offender after he had served two-thirds of his sentence and demonstrated good behaviour.
4. The claimant argued that the defendant's actions constituted a ___ of contract, entitling them to seek both compensatory and consequential damages.

Correction

1. The parties agreed to an indemnity clause whereby the service provider would compensate the client for any third-party claims arising from negligent performance.
2. During the deposition, the opposing counsel questioned the witness at length about the sequence of events prior to the signing of the agreement.
3. The judge granted parole to the convicted offender after he had served two-thirds of his sentence and demonstrated good behaviour.
4. The claimant argued that the defendant's actions constituted a breach of contract, entitling them to seek both compensatory and consequential damages.