法律英语核心术语：实务高阶.docx

Arraignment 英美刑事诉讼中的一项正式程序。In the district of Arizona, a defendant must agree to plead guilty within fifteen days of arraignment in order to receive a reduction in sentence. By laws 公司内部细则/articles of incorporation 公司成立章程Articles of association Idaho law provides that unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provided otherwise, regular meetings of the board of directions may be held without of the date, time and place. CabinetThe federal cabinet minister is also wary of the Americans’ willingness to trade away basic values in the name of the national security. Chattel The opposite of chattel is real property which includes lands or buildings.Class action 集团诉讼 /Group litigationThe class action rule is intended to improve court efficiency by allowing a large group of people with similar claims to join together in one lawsuit.Concurrent estates 共有财产Concurrent estates are those that are either owned or possessed by two or more individuals simultaneously. The three most common types of concurrent estates are joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and tenancy in common. Corporal punishmentIn the twentieth century, corporal punishment was either eliminated as a legal penalty or restricted to beating with a birch rod, cane or whip.Discretion Act at one’s discretion 某人酌情处理Age of discretion 责任年龄We need responsible administers who exercise discretion by assessing the context of every situation.CounterofferPlease note that we have quoted our most favorable price and are unable to entertain any counteroffer.Commission 委员会、授权委托、佣金、手续费、委任状The client gave her attorney express commission to sign the contract.Drawee Bank’s charges and acceptance commission are for buyer’s account.Confinement Confinement facilityWe cannot tell that spending time in confinement will make offenders less likely to commit crimes upon release.Court of Chancery 大法官法院、衡平法院Common law courtThe defendants invoke the equitable jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery in an attempt to e released from their ob