19.3.5. gy. A1C2 (példák)

convict verb /kənˈvɪkt/ [T] elítél, bűnösnek mond ki (bíróság)

He was convicted of murder.

execute verb /ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt/ [T] 1 kivégez (elítéltet) (!)

He was executed for murder.

fine verb /faɪn/ [T] bírságol, megbírságol

Drivers who break the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily.

They fined him $100 for using threatening behaviour.

proceedings noun /prəʊˈsiː.dɪŋz/ [plural] 1 bírósági eljárás

The bank is threatening to start legal proceedings against him.

prosecution noun /ˌprɒs.ɪˈkjuːʃ.ən/ bűnvádi eljárás [C or U]

The incident resulted in a number of prosecutions.

settlement noun /ˈset.l.mənt/ [C] 2 egyezség (pl. peren kívül kötött)

They reached an out-of-court settlement.

trial noun /traɪəl/ [C or U] 1 bírósági tárgyalás

The two men are now on trial for attempted murder.

He will be taken to the US to stand trial.

Trial by jury is a fundamental right.

It was a very complicated trial that went on for months.

the trial proceedings

Phrases and idioms:

legal action per, kereset (jogi eljárás)

They are planning to take legal action against the company.

press charges vádat emel

The family decided not to press charges against him.

stand trial bíróság előtt áll

to stand trial for murder