Word of the Week: Co-legislator

Fee (noun) Definition: A fee is an amount charged or paid for a service. Example: Some people complain that legal fees are too high. Note: Be careful, do not confuse ‘fee’ with ‘fine’. A fine is an amount charged and payable upon conviction of an offence as punishment. This word features in Episode 19 of […]

Word of the Week: To Interrogate (verb)

Governance (Noun) Definition: Dealing with the rules and control of something, including complying with laws and regulations. Not the same as government. Example: We help companies with governance to ensure compliance with the law. This word features in Episode 30 of the Study Legal English Podcast.

Word of the Week: Seat (noun) Study Legal English Word of the Week: Seat Definition: The seat of arbitration or arbitral seat determines the procedural law applicable to arbitration. Arbitration hearings, meetings and deliberations can be held at the seat or another convenient location. Example: Parties must choose the seat of arbitration carefully This word features […]