Prefixes
* Ad- (to, toward):
* Adjudicate: To formally decide a legal case
* Admissible: Permitted to be used as evidence in court
* Anti- (against, opposing):
* Antitrust: Laws designed to prevent monopolies
* Anti-discrimination: Laws prohibiting unfair treatment based on protected characteristics
* Bi- (two):
* Bilateral: Involving two parties
* Bicameral: A legislature with two houses (e.g., Senate and House of Representatives)
* Co- (together, jointly):
* Co-defendant: A person charged with the same crime as another
* Co-ownership: Shared ownership of property
* De- (away, down, reversal):
* Depose: To question someone under oath
* De facto: In fact, in reality
* De jure: By law
* Ex- (out, from):
* Ex parte: On behalf of one party only
* Exculpate: To clear from blame
* Inter- (between, among):
* Interrogatory: A written question asked in a legal case
* International law: Rules governing relations between states
* Mis- (wrong, bad):
* Misdemeanor: A less serious crime
* Misconduct: Improper behavior
* Non- (not):
* Non-binding: Not legally enforceable
* Non-profit: An organization that does not seek to make a profit
* Pro- (for, in favor of):
* Pro se: Representing oneself in court
* Pro bono: Providing legal services for free
* Re- (again, back):
* Rehearing: A second hearing of a case
* Revoke: To cancel or annul
* Sub- (under, below):
* Subpoena: A legal order to appear in court
* Subsequent: Following in time or order
Root Words
* Act: A law passed by a legislature
* Statute: A written law
* Enact: To pass into law
* Jur: (law, justice)
* Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear a case
* Jury: A group of people who decide a case in court
* Leg: (law)
* Legitimate: Lawful, valid
* Legislature: A body of people who make laws
* Lit: (dispute, lawsuit)
* Litigation: The process of taking a case to court
* Plaintiff: The person who brings a lawsuit
* Defendant: The person against whom a lawsuit is brought
* Test: (witness)
* Testimony: A witness's statement in court
* Testator: A person who makes a will
* Vend: (to sell)
* Vendor: A person who sells goods or services
* Vendee: A person who buys goods or services
Important Note: Legal terminology is complex and can be influenced by different legal systems. This is a simplified overview. Always consult reliable legal sources for precise definitions and applications.