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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

45 minC1c1vocabularysociety-law-justicejurisdicciónprecedenteequidadlitigio

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to society, law & justice.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Society, Law & Justice

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

precedent //

/ˈpresɪdənt/n
Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be appropriate in subsequent similar circumstances.
Traducción:precedente
Example:The Supreme Court's ruling on digital privacy will set a significant legal precedent for the next decade.
Collocation:to set a precedent
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    • jurisdiction //

    /ˌdʒʌrɪsˈdɪkʃn/n
    Definition:The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
    Traducción:jurisdicción
    Example:The international tribunal is currently debating whether it has jurisdiction over the cross-border environmental case.
    Collocation:to have jurisdiction
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    • codify //

    /ˈkəʊdɪfaɪ/v
    Definition:To arrange laws or rules into a systematic code.
    Traducción:codificar
    Example:Legislators are working to codify new regulations regarding artificial intelligence ethics.
    Collocation:to codify laws
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    • implication //

    /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
    Traducción:implicación
    Example:The societal implications of the new housing law are still being debated by sociologists.
    Collocation:far-reaching implications
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    • arbitrary //

    /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/adj
    Definition:Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
    Traducción:arbitrario
    Example:The sudden change in policy was seen as an arbitrary decision that lacked legal justification.
    Collocation:an arbitrary decision
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    • equity //

    /ˈekwɪti/n
    Definition:The quality of being fair and impartial.
    Traducción:equidad
    Example:The government has introduced new measures to promote social equity across all age groups.
    Collocation:social equity
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:New legal frameworks aim to mitigate the impact of economic inequality on vulnerable populations.
    Collocation:to mitigate risks
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    • discrepancy //

    /dɪˈskrepənsi/n
    Definition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
    Traducción:discrepancia
    Example:A significant discrepancy was found between the witness testimony and the forensic evidence.
    Collocation:a glaring discrepancy
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    • mandate //

    /ˈmændeɪt/n
    Definition:An official order or commission to do something.
    Traducción:mandato
    Example:The new environmental mandate requires all corporations to report their carbon footprint annually.
    Collocation:to receive a mandate
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    • scrutiny //

    /ˈskruːtəni/n
    Definition:Critical observation or examination.
    Traducción:escrutinio
    Example:The proposed changes to the justice system are under intense public scrutiny.
    Collocation:to undergo scrutiny
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:The firm must ensure full compliance with the updated data protection laws.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • liability //

    /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
    Traducción:responsabilidad legal
    Example:The company faces significant liability regarding the faulty software released last year.
    Collocation:to assume liability
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    • adhere to //

    /ədˈhɪə tuː/v
    Definition:To believe in and follow the practices of a particular rule or group.
    Traducción:adherirse a / cumplir con
    Example:All legal professionals must adhere to the strict code of ethics established by the bar association.
    Collocation:to adhere to regulations
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    • stringent //

    /ˈstrɪndʒənt/adj
    Definition:Strict, precise, and exacting.
    Traducción:riguroso / estricto
    Example:The government has implemented more stringent measures to combat white-collar crime.
    Collocation:stringent regulations
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    • litigation //

    /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of taking legal action.
    Traducción:litigio
    Example:The ongoing litigation regarding intellectual property rights has lasted for several years.
    Collocation:to engage in litigation
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    • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adj
    Definition:Never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The scale of the legal reform was unprecedented in modern history.
    Collocation:an unprecedented event
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    • accountability //

    /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
    Traducción:rendición de cuentas
    Example:Public officials must be held to a high standard of accountability to maintain trust in democracy.
    Collocation:to ensure accountability
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    • breach //

    /briːtʃ/n
    Definition:An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
    Traducción:incumplimiento / violación
    Example:The data breach led to a massive class-action lawsuit against the tech giant.
    Collocation:a breach of contract
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    • advocate //

    /ˈædvəkeɪt/v
    Definition:To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:abogar por
    Example:Human rights groups continue to advocate for more equitable legal representation for minorities.
    Collocation:to advocate for change
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    • consensus //

    /kənˈsensəs/n
    Definition:A general agreement.
    Traducción:consenso
    Example:There is a growing consensus that the legal system needs fundamental restructuring.
    Collocation:to reach a consensus
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:Causing radical change in an industry or activity.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:The rise of automated legal services is a disruptive force in the traditional justice system.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • nuanced //

    /ˈnjuːɑːnst/adj
    Definition:Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
    Traducción:matizado
    Example:The judge provided a nuanced ruling that considered both the letter and the spirit of the law.
    Collocation:a nuanced approach
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    • uphold //

    /ʌpˈhəʊld/v
    Definition:To confirm or support something, especially a decision that has been challenged.
    Traducción:ratificar / mantener
    Example:The higher court decided to uphold the original verdict despite the appeals.
    Collocation:to uphold a decision
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    • red tape //

    /red teɪp/phrase
    Definition:Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules that prevents action.
    Traducción:burocracia / trámites excesivos
    Example:Small businesses are struggling to navigate the endless red tape required for legal compliance.
    Collocation:to cut through red tape
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    • fair shake //

    /feə ʃeɪk/phrase
    Definition:An opportunity to be treated fairly or to have one's case heard.
    Traducción:una oportunidad justa
    Example:The defendant argued that they didn't get a fair shake during the preliminary hearings.
    Collocation:to give someone a fair shake
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    • cancel culture //

    /ˈkænsəl ˈkʌltʃə/phrase
    Definition:A social phenomenon where individuals are ostracized due to perceived wrongdoings.
    Traducción:cultura de la cancelación
    Example:Legal experts are debating whether cancel culture should influence judicial outcomes in the digital age.
    Collocation:the rise of cancel culture
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    • game-changer //

    /ɡeɪm ˈtʃeɪndʒə/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The new legislation on remote work rights will be a total game-changer for the labor market.
    Collocation:a real game-changer
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    • cut corners //

    /kʌt ˈkɔːnəz/v
    Definition:To do something perfunctorily or in a way that saves time/money but sacrifices quality or legality.
    Traducción:tomar atajos / escatimar
    Example:The company was sued after it was discovered they had cut corners on safety regulations.
    Collocation:to cut corners on something
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    • level the playing field //

    /ˈlevəl ðə ˈpleɪɪŋ fiːld/phrase
    Definition:To create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities.
    Traducción:nivelar el campo de juego
    Example:The new anti-monopoly laws are designed to level the playing field for smaller startups.
    Collocation:to help level the playing field
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    • gray area //

    /ɡreɪ ˈeəriə/phrase
    Definition:A situation that is not clearly defined and lacks certainty.
    Traducción:zona gris
    Example:The legality of using deepfake technology in political ads remains a massive gray area.
    Collocation:to exist in a gray area
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