Legal Vocabulary Terms - Week 3

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Rule

Back

Something you must follow in a place or situation.

Example:

There is a rule about turning off your phone in court.

Front

Penalty

Back

A consequence or punishment when you break a rule

Example:

There is a penalty for not following office rules.

Front

Duty

Back

Something you are responsible for doing.

Example:

It is your duty to protect the client’s information.

Front

Conduct

Back

The way a person behaves, especially at work.

Example:

Professional conduct is important in legal offices.

Front

Violation

Back

Breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

Example:

Talking in court is a violation of courtroom rules.

Front

Warning

Back

A message to stop someone from doing something wrong.

Example: You will get a warning if you are late again.

Front

Complaint

Back

Saying that something is wrong or unfair officially. Example: She made a complaint about her supervisor’s behavior.