M8-2.5 Learn prepositions
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 prepositions:
| Prepositions | Definition | Example |
| To disclose (to) someone | To reveal hidden, secret, or previously unknown information to someone. | The prosecution disclosed relevant material to the accused. |
| To have a bearing (on) something | To be relevant or connected to something. | This information has a bearing on the case. |
| To serve (on) someone | To formally deliver legal documents to someone. | The defendant served a defence statement on the prosecutor. |
| To rely (on / upon) something / someone | To depend on or use something with confidence. | The prosecution is relying on these materials to prove its case. |
| To be (under) a duty | To have a legal or moral obligation. | You are under a duty to comply with our company guidelines. |
| To be tasked (with) something | To be given responsibility for something. | John is tasked with drafting the contract. |