Legal English Glossary - 1

The use of this lexical approach is essential for successful language acquisition in English for Specific Purposes. However, teachers are often not equipped with the exact English terminology required in very specific trade sectors. For this reason, core vocabulary sheets go a long way in helping teachers provide adequate materials for students with English for Special Purposes needs.

These core vocabulary reference sheets provide between 150 and 240 key words and phrases for each industry. Each series is divided into three pages that, when combined, form an alphabetical list. In taking this lexical approach to attaining key vocabulary, students should be encouraged to translate the specific words and phrases into their native tongues as each phrase has a very specific translation in each language.

to abandon an action
according to law
arbitration
arbitration clause
assessment of damage
assignment
attorney - proxy holder
authenticate
to award a contract
bankruptcy
bankruptcy petition
to be in force
bilateral agreement
binding
breach of contract
to break an agreement
to break the law
cancellation date
certificate
to certify
to cheat - to swindle
code
come into force
come to terms
competent court
lease contract
legal action - lawsuit
legal adviser
legal assistance
legal charges - legal fees
legal department
legal domicile
legal proceedings - legal action
legal representative
lessee - tenant
letter of intents
liability in contract
licensee
lien creditor
limitation period
magistrate - judge
mortgage
notary public
notice
to notify
omission
partial agreement
to patent
patent
patent holder

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English for Special Purposes Core Vocabulary Lists

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