Word of the Week: Applicant

Co-legislator (Noun) Definition: A legislative body that makes law jointly with another legislative body. Example: The co-legislators in the European Union are the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. This word features in Episode 35 of the Study Legal English Podcast.

Statute (noun) Definition: A written law passed by a legislative body. In the U.K. this is Parliament. An Act of Parliament is a synonym and they can be used interchangeably. Example: The provisions dealing with this matter are contained in a statute on data protection. This word features in Episode 25 of the Study Legal English […]

Instruct (verb) Definition: To instruct means to give information about legal proceedings which authorise the advocate to act. Example: The solicitor instructed the barrister on the case. This word features in Episode 20 of the Study Legal English Podcast.