words related to legal matter

1. commit [crime]



2. accuse [sth of]



3. charge [sb with]



4. plead [guilty]



5. pass verdict on [sb]



6. sentence [sb to]



7. fine



8. be tried



9. convict [of]



10. Act:Law. e.g. ...banned under the Minor Offence Act.



11. bill: A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature.



12. draconian: describes laws, government actions, etc. which are extremely severe; going further than what is right or necessary



13. enact:To decree; make into law. 頒布；制成法律；制定。



14. come into effect ..on (certain time) 開始實施



15. findings:The verdict of a jury, or court



16. flout:to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom



17. defy: to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.



18. abide by [laws/ people]

19. implement 推行




20. observe [laws]



21. acquit宣佈無罪 eg. She was acquitted of all the charges against her.



22. molest =to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes /məˈlest/



molestation



23. indecent assault