Exercices C2 : Le vocabulaire juridique en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de consolider le vocabulaire juridique anglais abordé dans le cours, en contexte de procédures légales, de contrats et de procès.

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Exercice 1 — QCM – Sens des termes juridiques

Choisissez la définition qui correspond le mieux au terme juridique en gras.

1. What does the term 'tort' refer to in Legal English?
2. What is an 'injunction' in the context of legal proceedings?
3. Which of the following best describes 'due diligence'?
4. What does 'habeas corpus' literally protect against?

Correction

1. A civil wrong that causes harm and gives rise to a claim for damages.
2. A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act.
3. A thorough investigation conducted before entering into a legal agreement.
4. Unlawful or arbitrary detention by requiring a detainee to be brought before a court.

Exercice 2 — Association – Termes et définitions juridiques

Associez chaque terme juridique anglais à sa définition correcte en la formulant sous forme de phrase complète.

1. Match the term 'subpoena' with its correct definition.
2. Match the term 'indictment' with its correct definition.
3. Match the term 'affidavit' with its correct definition.
4. Match the term 'precedent' with its correct definition.

Correction

1. A subpoena is a legal document ordering a witness to appear before a court or produce evidence.
2. An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a serious criminal offence.
3. An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence.
4. A precedent is a prior court decision that serves as an authoritative rule for future similar cases.

Exercice 3 — Texte à trous – Vocabulaire juridique en contexte

Complétez chaque phrase en remplaçant le blanc par le terme juridique anglais approprié, puis réécrivez la phrase entière.

1. The defendant's legal team filed a ___ to challenge the admissibility of the wiretap recordings obtained without a warrant.
2. Under the terms of the non-disclosure agreement, any party found in ___ of the confidentiality clause may be liable for substantial damages.
3. The appellate court upheld the lower court's ruling, establishing a binding ___ that will govern similar intellectual property disputes in this jurisdiction.
4. After six weeks of deliberation, the jury returned a ___ of not guilty on all counts, and the accused was immediately released.

Correction

1. The defendant's legal team filed a motion to suppress to challenge the admissibility of the wiretap recordings obtained without a warrant.
2. Under the terms of the non-disclosure agreement, any party found in breach of the confidentiality clause may be liable for substantial damages.
3. The appellate court upheld the lower court's ruling, establishing a binding precedent that will govern similar intellectual property disputes in this jurisdiction.
4. After six weeks of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts, and the accused was immediately released.