Legal Vocabulary

Question 1

Venue

Answer 1

The geographic location where a case is tried.

審判地

Question 2

Precedent

Answer 2

A Legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar cases.

判決先例

Question 3

Statute

Answer 3

A written law passed by a legislative body.

法令

Question 4

Litigation

Answer 4

The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court.

訴訟

Question 5

Habeas Corpus

Answer 5

A legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment.

人身保護令

Question 6

Pro Bono

Answer 6

Legal work undertaken voluntarily and without payment.

為公益而免費提供的

Question 7

Mens Rea

Answer 7

The intent to commit a crime.

犯罪意圖

Question 8

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Answer 8

A doctrine that suggests negligence can be presumed if an accident occurs under circumstances where it would not ordinarily happen without negligence.

事實自證/過失原則

Question 9

Ex Parte

Answer 9

Refers to legal proceedings or decisions conducted for the benefit of only one party.

只有一方參與的法律訴訟或決策

Question 10

De Facto

Answer 10

Describes practices that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized.
實際擁有, 而非法律上擁有

Question 11

Consideration

Answer 11

Something of value exchanged between the parties, which is necessary for a valid contract.
對價

Question 12

Damages

Answer 12

Monetary compensation for loss or injury resulting from a breach of contract.
損害賠償

Question 13

Bilateral Contract

Answer 13

A contract involving mutual promises between two parties.
雙務合同/雙邊合同

Question 14

Unilateral Contract

Answer 14

A contract where one party makes a promise in exchange for the other party’s performance.
單方合同/單務合同

Question 15

Express Contract

Answer 15

A contract where the terms are explicitly stated.
明示合同

Question 16

Implied Contract

Answer 16

A contract formed by the conduct of the parties rather than written or spoken words.
默示合同

Question 17

Confidentiality Clauses

Answer 17

Provisions that prevent sensitive information from being disclosed.
保密條款

Question 18

Non-compete Clauses

Answer 18

Provisions that restrict one party from competing with another for a specified period and within a certain geographic area.
競業禁止條款/非競爭條款

Question 19

Indemnity Clauses

Answer 19

Provisions where one party agrees to compensate the other for certain costs and damages.
賠償條款

Question 20

Termination Clauses

Answer 20

Provisions that outline the circumstances under which the contract can be terminated.
終止條款

Question 21

Remedy

Answer 21

Act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil.
解決方法/法定補償

Question 22

Subject to

Answer 22

Depending on or being affected by something.
受制於

Question 23

Pursuant to

Answer 23

In accordance with (a law or legal document).

Question 24

In the event of

Answer 24

If something happens.
倘若

Question 25

For the purpose of

Answer 25

With the intention or aim of doing something. 以...為目的

Question 26

With respect to

Answer 26

Concerning or in relation to something. 關於

Question 27

Bylaw

Answer 27

A rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members 章程/(組織的)規章制度

Question 28

By virtue of

Answer 28

Because or as a result of something. 由於/因為

Question 29

Carry Out

Answer 29

To perform or execute. 執行

Question 30

Draw Up

Answer 30

To prepare a document. 起草/準備草案

Question 31

Rule Out

Answer 31

To eliminate or exclude. 不考慮

Question 32

Set Up

Answer 32

To establish or create. 建立/設立

Question 33

Phase Out

Answer 33

To gradually discontinue. 逐步停止使用

Question 34

Step Up

Answer 34

To increase or intensify. 加強/推進

Question 35

Wind Up

Answer 35

To conclude or bring to an end. 結束/清算/解散

Question 36

Back Down

Answer 36

To withdraw a claim or concede. 放棄/讓步

Question 37

Merit

Answer 37

The substance of a case apart from matters of jurisdiction, procedure, or form. 實際情況/理據

Question 38

Adjudicate

Answer 38

To make a formal judgement or decision about a problem or disputed matter. 裁定/宣判

Question 39

Amicus Curiae

Answer 39

A person or organization that is not a party to a case but offers information or expertise relevant to the case. 法庭之友 (不屬訴訟一方而主動或應法庭邀請就案件提供意見或協助的人)

Question 40

Appellate

Answer 40

Relating to or taking account of challenges to a decision, especially a legal decision. 上訴的

Question 41

Caveat Emptor

Answer 41

A Latin phrase meaning "let the buyer beware". It implies that the buyer assumes the risk for the quality of goods purchased. 買家風險自負

Question 42

De Novo

Answer 42

Starting from the beginning; anew. 重新審理

Question 43

Estoppel

Answer 43

A legal principle that prevents a person from arguing something contrary to a previous claim or behavior. 禁止反言

Question 44

Force Majeure

Answer 44

An unforeseeable event that prevents someone from fulfilling a contract. 不可抗力

Question 45

Prima Facie

Answer 45

Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proven otherwise. 表面證據/初步證據

Question 46

Res Judicata

Answer 46

A matter that has been adjudicated by a competent court and therefore may not be pursued further by the same parties. 一事不再理

Question 47

Subpoena

Answer 47

A writ ordering a person to attend a court. 傳票/傳喚

Question 48

Fiduciary Duty

Answer 48

The legal obligation to act in the best interest of another party. 信託責任/信義義務

Question 49

Derivative Action

Answer 49

A lawsuit brought by a shareholder on behalf of the corporation. 股東代表訴訟/股東派生訴訟

Question 50

Patent Infringement

Answer 50

The unauthorized use of a patented invention. 專利侵權

Question 51

Intellectual Property

Answer 51

Intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights). 知識產權

Question 52

Trademark Dilution

Answer 52

The weakening of a trademark's distinctiveness. 商標淡化