M7-2.3 Learn collocations

Instructions

1. The knowledge and comprehension exercises contained many legal English prepositional phrases.
2..Learn the collocations using Quizlet.
3. Please note: If you click on “Choose a study mode” (bottom right) and select “Flashcards” from the dropdown, you will access an audio file with the correct pronunciation of each term.
4. Mark this as complete when you are finished.

Review collocations:

Collocations & PhrasesDefinitionExample
To hold a trialTo conduct or organise a trial in court.The trial was held at the Crown Court.
To be in the dock(Informal idiom) 1. To be on trial in a criminal case. 2. More generally, to be under intense criticism or scrutiny.My client is currently in the dock charged with drug possession.
To put someone in the dock for doing something(Informal expression) 1. To prosecute or accuse someone in criminal proceedings. 2. More generally, to publicly criticise or accuse someone.The director was put in the dock for allegedly committing fraudulent actions.
To remand in custodyTo keep an accused person detained before trial or sentencing, usually in prison.The defendant was remanded in custody after being arrested.
To pose a riskTo present a danger or possibility of harm.The new economic policy poses a risk to investors.