I am trying to translate the German word “verfügen” or “Verfügung” in its legal sense into English. In dictionaries, I only find the translation of “to dispose” or “disposition”, as in the “power of disposition”, but this just doesn’t seem right to me. I understand “to dispose of” basically to mean “to get rid of … Read more
I’m looking for word for a person who handles records, but isn’t expected to read them. I’m creating a list of positions within an organization who should have access to certain records. Alongside the people who need to actually read these records, there are other people who handle the records as a practical matter. These … Read more
Is there a standard (possibly legal) phrase to denote that a person has a clear mind and is capable of doing things well and understanding the consequences of their actions (as opposed to being e.g. drunk, high or sedated)? Answer There is the phrase “being of sound mind” which is often seen in a legal … Read more
“You may redistribute the source code of this program subject to the condition that you do not first modify it in any way” Answer ‘First’ is used to mean ‘beforehand’, so a condition for redistributing the source code is that you don’t alter it before redistribution. AttributionSource : Link , Question Author : Max G. … Read more
I’m drafting a somewhat official document, and I can’t quite think of the right word here: All employees are covered under an occupational hazard insurance, which would cover any liabilities arising from A, B, or C. The sentence sounds kind of awkward because cover is used twice. Is there a more appropriate word I can … Read more
I am looking for a term describing the neglect of a living being under one’s responsibility, such as a child or animal. Spontaneously I thought of court procedures, with the sad cases of children being neglected, which I believe is categorised as child abuse. The same applies for pets and livestock. Abuse may imply things … Read more
I am currently working on a fictitious legal system and am now looking for a single word describing a breach of privacy, in the sense of a home invasion but also, if possible, indecent exposure (as in a breach of one’s own privacy). I could (unsurprisingly) not find a legal term that fits. It would … Read more
I am currently working on a fictitious legal system and am looking for a single word for property damage. I could not find a legal term that fits, though you may know of better resources than I. It would be ideal if it were a noun so it could be placed in the following context: … Read more
The terms “before the fact” and “after the fact” are usually used in a legal sense, as in, accessory before the fact, (and similarly, accessory after the fact), to indicate a person aiding or abetting a crime before it is actually committed. My question is, can these terms be used in a non-legal context, as … Read more
In legal talk, specifically regarding criminals, it is standard usage to call someone who has broken the law several times a “repeat offender.” However, I don’t understand why such a person wouldn’t be called a “repeated offender.” Indeed, I have found somewources that use “repeated offender,” but these sources appeared to be English-language newspapers from … Read more
