Vocabulary

• of counsel: A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• have to: Must do
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
• deal with
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• decide upon: To make a choice or determination about something.
• liable for: Legally responsible for something.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• at least: As a minimum
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
• require: To demand that someone does something
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
• important: Having power or authority
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• compel: To force someone to do something
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
• immunity: State of not being able to catch a disease
• pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
• cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
• testify: To tell what you know (in court)
• parliamentary: Related to, or suitable for, a parliament
• counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
• presidential: Concerning the president
• respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
• semblance: Outward appearance
• certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid