Advanced Business Vocabulary

1. A __________ is a civil wrong that can lead to legal action.

    felony

    tort

    misdemeanour

2. The legal right to challenge unlawful imprisonment is __________.

    double jeopardy

    habeas corpus

    probation

3. An __________ is an order by a court to stop or start doing something.

    appeal

    warrant

    injunction

4. A __________ is a formal document summoning someone to court.

    subpoena

    writ

    affidavit

5. Giving false testimony under oath is called __________.

    contempt

    defamation

    perjury

6. To __________ is to take part in legal proceedings.

    litigate

    mediate

    negotiate

7. A __________ is a friend of the court who offers information in a case.

    public defender

    witness

    amicus curiae

8. A __________ is a formal written law enacted by a legislative body.

    mandate

    statute

    decree