Idioms in Law

What does the idiom 'paper trail' mean in law?

• A type of legal document used in court cases

• The act of signing a contract

• Documents that provide evidence.

• A written agreement between two parties

Explain the meaning of the idiom 'guilty as charged' in criminal law.

• Not guilty as charged

• The idiom 'guilty as charged' means that the person admits to the accusation or charge against them.

• Innocent as charged

• Guilty until proven innocent

What does the idiom 'caught red-handed' mean in law?

• It means the evidence must be somewhat convincing

• It is the standard of proof for civil cases

• It is only used in minor criminal offenses

• To be caught in the act of doing something wrong

Define the idiom 'partner in crime' in the context of law.

• Good friends that get into truble together

• A physical gathering of the people involved in the criminal activities

• A disagreement and lack of understanding between the parties

• Mutual agreement and understanding between the parties.

What does the idiom 'turn a blind eye in to something' mean in law?

• To close your eye in self-defense

• To give someone an eye as a gift

• To see something wrong or illegal but pretend not to

• To be blind as a punishment

Explain the meaning of the idiom 'in the clear' in the context of criminal law.

• In the clear means to be hiding evidence of a crime

• In the clear means to be involved in criminal activity

• In the clear means to be free from suspicion or guilt, especially in relation to a crime or wrongdoing.

• In the clear means to be under suspicion for a crime

What is the significance of the idiom 'under the table' in contract law?

• The final signature of a contract

• A decorative element with no legal significance

• To overlooked details in a contract that can have significant legal implications.

• To do an action secretively

Define the idiom 'give someone the benefit or the doubt' in the context of criminal law.

• To hold benefits for a crime

• To receive hard punishment for a crime

• To form a favorable opinion despite having doubts about someone

• To be rewarded for committing a crime

What does the idiom 'off the record' mean in contract law?

• Letting someone off a contract

• Ignoring the terms of a contract

• When a declaration is not said as an official statement.

• Changing the terms of a contract without consequences

Which of this is a synonym of "extort":

• Exort

• blackmail

• e-mail

• Extinct