法律英语之关键词

　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
　　arbitration
　　assessment of damage
　　attorney - proxy holder
　　to award a contract
　　bankruptcy petition
　　bilateral agreement
　　breach of contract
　　to break the law
　　certificate
　　to cheat - to swindle
　　come into force
　　competent court
　　legal action - lawsuit
　　legal assistance
　　legal department
　　legal proceedings - legal action
　　lessee - tenant
　　liability in contract
　　lien creditor
　　magistrate - judge
　　notary public
　　to notify
　　partial agreement
　　patent
　　conflict of interests
　　copyright
　　to declare null and void
　　deed of gift
　　to defraud
　　to dispute
　　effective date
　　to enforce a law
　　fair rent
　　fine
　　fixed term contract
　　gentlemen's agreement
　　guarantee deposit
　　patent pending
　　power of attorney - proxy
　　principal
　　protest
　　public officer
　　quittance - aquittance
　　register a trademark
　　registration charges - registration fees
　　resolution
　　revenue stamp
　　rights on industrial patent
　　rule - regulation
　　to have full legal powers
　　illegal - unlawful
　　implement an agreement
　　in force
　　indictment
　　to infringe
　　insolvent
　　jointly and severally
　　judgement
　　justice
　　to lapse - to be statute-barred
　　law courts
　　to lease - to rent - to let
　　to settle a dispute
　　signature by proxy
　　subcontractor
　　to sublease - to sublet
　　summon witnesses
　　to take someone to court
　　tenant
　　the regulations in force
　　third mortgage
　　unpatented
　　verbal agreement
　　witness