English-Spanish Legal Terminology Quiz

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1. What is the term for criminal court in Spanish?

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The term for criminal court in Spanish is 'juzgado (de lo) penal, tribunal (de lo) penal, corte (de lo) penal', which specifically refers to courts that handle criminal cases. The incorrect answers provided are for a civil court, labor court, and supreme court, respectively, which do not pertain to criminal matters.

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Enhance your legal vocabulary with this focused quiz, bridging English and Spanish terms. Authenticated by a seasoned court attorney, it's ideal for law professionals and students aiming to excel in bilingual legal environments.

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2. What is the Spanish word for 'trial' in the context of a legal proceeding?

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In the context of a legal proceeding, the correct term for 'trial' in Spanish is 'juicio (oral)', which refers to the formal examination of evidence and witness testimonies to reach a verdict. The incorrect answers 'prueba', 'experimento', and 'ensayo' translate to 'test', 'experiment', and 'essay' respectively, not appropriate terms for a legal trial.

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3. What is the meaning of advise?

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To advise means to give information, warning, or recommendation to someone. The synonyms for advise are informar, avisar, notificar, and comunicar.

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4. How do you say 'remain silent' in Spanish?

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The correct translations for 'remain silent' in Spanish are 'permanecer en silencio', 'guardar silencio', 'no decir nada' as they all convey the idea of staying quiet or not speaking.

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5. How do you say 'plead guilty' in Spanish?

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The term 'declararse culpable' directly translates to 'plead guilty' in Spanish. The other options are not the correct translations for this legal term.

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6. What is the term used for a serious crime in legal terms?

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A felony is a serious crime that typically carries a punishment of one year or more in prison.

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7. What does it mean to be 'in custody' in a criminal case?

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When someone is 'in custody' in a criminal case, it means they have been detained, arrested, or imprisoned in relation to the legal proceedings. This term does not refer to being free without restrictions, nor being in the midst of a legal process, or being subject to disciplinary punishment.

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8. What is the translation of 'deny' in Spanish?

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The correct translations of 'deny' in Spanish are 'denegar', 'rechazar', and 'negar', which all convey the idea of rejecting or refusing something. The incorrect answers 'aceptar', 'permitir', and 'consentir' actually mean 'accept', 'allow', and 'consent' respectively, which have the opposite meaning to 'deny'.

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9. What is the term for preliminary hearing in Spanish?

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In legal contexts, a preliminary hearing in Spanish can be referred to as 'audiencia preliminar', 'vista inicial', or 'diligencia preliminar'. These terms are commonly used to describe the initial court proceeding where the judge determines if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial.

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10. How would you say 'set a date' in Spanish?

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The correct translations for 'set a date' in Spanish are 'programar una cita', 'establecer una fecha', and 'fijar una fecha', which all convey the idea of scheduling a specific date. The incorrect answers do not accurately capture the meaning of 'set a date'.

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11. What is the Spanish translation for the word 'procedure'?

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The correct translation for 'procedure' in Spanish is 'procedimiento'. The other options are different words with similar meanings but do not directly translate to 'procedure'.

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12. How do you formally declare in a court of law that you are not guilty of the charges against you?

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The correct translation for 'plead not guilty' in Spanish is 'declararse no culpable'. 'culpable no declarado', 'declararse inocente', and 'negar la culpa' do not accurately convey the legal terminology for pleading not guilty.

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13. Commit a crime.

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The correct translation for 'commit a crime' is 'cometer un delito' in Spanish. It is important to note that 'crimen' should be avoided in this context as it refers to a more serious or violent crime.

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14. What is the Spanish term for criminal case?

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The correct term for criminal case in Spanish is caso penal or causa penal, which is a legal procedure involving a criminal offense.

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15. What is the term for a formal meeting or proceeding before a judge or court for the presentation of evidence?

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The correct term for a formal meeting before a judge is 'vista'. The other options are related to hearing in a different context, making them incorrect choices.

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What is the term for criminal court in Spanish?
What is the Spanish word for 'trial' in the context of a legal...
What is the meaning of advise?
How do you say 'remain silent' in Spanish?
How do you say 'plead guilty' in Spanish?
What is the term used for a serious crime in legal terms?
What does it mean to be 'in custody' in a criminal case?
What is the translation of 'deny' in Spanish?
What is the term for preliminary hearing in Spanish?
How would you say 'set a date' in Spanish?
What is the Spanish translation for the word 'procedure'?
How do you formally declare in a court of law that you are not guilty...
Commit a crime.
What is the Spanish term for criminal case?
What is the term for a formal meeting or proceeding before a judge or...
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