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

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Lesson objectives

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

Vocabulario C1 — Constitutional Law, Rights & Freedoms

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

codify //

/ˈkəʊdɪfaɪ/v
Definition:To arrange laws or rules into a systematic code or written form.
Traducción:codificar
Example:The government aims to codify fundamental rights into a single, unified constitutional document by 2026.
Collocation:codify laws
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    • jurisprudence //

    /ˌdʒʌrɪsˈpruːdəns/n
    Definition:The theory or philosophy of law.
    Traducción:jurisprudencia
    Example:Legal scholars are debating the evolving jurisprudence regarding digital privacy and data ownership.
    Collocation:legal jurisprudence
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    • entrench //

    /ɪnˈtrentʃ/v
    Definition:To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult.
    Traducción:afianzar / consolidar
    Example:The new amendment seeks to entrench civil liberties against future political shifts.
    Collocation:entrenched rights
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    • sovereignty //

    /ˈsɒvrənti/n
    Definition:The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
    Traducción:soberanía
    Example:The debate over regional autonomy often touches upon the core issue of national sovereignty.
    Collocation:national sovereignty
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    • arbitrary //

    /ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/adj
    Definition:Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
    Traducción:arbitrario
    Example:The court ruled that the detention was arbitrary and lacked sufficient legal basis.
    Collocation:arbitrary decision
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    • ratify //

    /ˈrætɪfaɪ/v
    Definition:To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
    Traducción:ratificar
    Example:It is expected that the parliament will ratify the international human rights treaty next month.
    Collocation:ratify a treaty
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    • precedent //

    /ˈpresɪdənt/n
    Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be appropriate in later similar circumstances.
    Traducción:precedente
    Example:The ruling sets a significant precedent for how AI-generated content is treated under copyright law.
    Collocation:set a precedent
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    • null and void //

    /nʌl ænd vɔɪd/phrase
    Definition:Having no legal force; invalid.
    Traducción:nulo y sin valor
    Example:If the procedure is not followed strictly, the entire decision could be declared null and void.
    Collocation:declared null and void
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    • due process //

    /djuː ˈprəʊses/n
    Definition:Fair treatment through the judicial system, especially as a citizen's constitutional right.
    Traducción:debido proceso
    Example:Every citizen is entitled to due process to ensure that justice is administered fairly.
    Collocation:ensure due process
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    • statute //

    /ˈstætʃuːt/n
    Definition:A written law passed by a legislative body.
    Traducción:estatuto / ley
    Example:The new statute aims to protect whistleblowers from corporate retaliation.
    Collocation:enact a statute
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    • litigation //

    /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of taking legal action.
    Traducción:litigio / litigio judicial
    Example:The company is preparing for extensive litigation regarding the breach of privacy rights.
    Collocation:protracted litigation
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most certainly a regulation.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict compliance with data protection laws is mandatory for all tech firms in 2025.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • advocate //

    /ˈædvəkeɪt/v
    Definition:To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:abogar / defender
    Example:Human rights lawyers continue to advocate for the rights of displaced populations.
    Collocation:advocate for change
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    • liability //

    /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state of being legally responsible for something.
    Traducción:responsabilidad legal
    Example:The court must determine the liability of the state in cases of systemic negligence.
    Collocation:strict liability
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    • enforce //

    /ɪnˈfɔːrs/v
    Definition:To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
    Traducción:hacer cumplir / aplicar
    Example:The agency has the power to enforce new environmental regulations across the country.
    Collocation:enforce the law
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    • impeachment //

    /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/n
    Definition:A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
    Traducción:juicio político / destitución
    Example:The political crisis intensified following the announcement of the impeachment proceedings.
    Collocation:impeachment proceedings
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    • unconstitutional //

    /ˌʌnkənˌstɪˈtjuːʃənl/adj
    Definition:Not in accordance with a political constitution.
    Traducción:inconstitucional
    Example:The high court declared the new surveillance law unconstitutional.
    Collocation:declared unconstitutional
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    • redress //

    /rɪˈdres/v
    Definition:To remedy or set right an undesirable or unfair situation.
    Traducción:remediar / reparar
    Example:Victims are seeking legal avenues to redress the wrongs committed by the previous regime.
    Collocation:redress the balance
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    • disenfranchisement //

    /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪzmənt/n
    Definition:The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
    Traducción:privación del derecho al voto / marginación
    Example:Sociologists are studying the effects of digital barriers on voter disenfranchisement.
    Collocation:systemic disenfranchisement
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    • amendment //

    /əˈmendmənt/n
    Definition:A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, law, etc.
    Traducción:enmienda
    Example:The proposed amendment aims to clarify the definition of freedom of speech in the digital age.
    Collocation:constitutional amendment
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    • safeguard //

    /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/n / v
    Definition:A measure taken for protection purposes.
    Traducción:salvaguarda
    Example:We need robust legal safeguards to protect individual privacy against algorithmic bias.
    Collocation:legal safeguards
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    • grievance //

    /ˈɡriːvəns/n
    Definition:A real or perceived wrong, injustice, or other cause for complaint or protest.
    Traducción:queja / agravio
    Example:The citizens filed a formal grievance regarding the violation of their property rights.
    Collocation:air a grievance
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    • infringement //

    /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/n
    Definition:The action of breaking the law; infringement of a right or privilege.
    Traducción:infracción / vulneración
    Example:The court found that the new policy constituted an infringement of personal privacy.
    Collocation:copyright infringement
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    • equity //

    /ˈekwəti/n
    Definition:The quality of being fair and impartial.
    Traducción:equidad
    Example:The legal system must strive for equity to ensure justice for all social classes.
    Collocation:social equity
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    • veto //

    /ˈviːtəʊ/n / v
    Definition:A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
    Traducción:veto
    Example:The president exercised his power to veto the controversial bill.
    Collocation:exercise a veto
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    • crackdown //

    /ˈkrækdaʊn/n
    Definition:Severe measures to suppress undesirable or illegal behavior.
    Traducción:represión / mano dura
    Example:The sudden crackdown on online dissent has sparked international outrage.
    Collocation:crackdown on crime
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    • cancel culture //

    /ˈkænsl ˈkʌltʃər/n
    Definition:A modern phenomenon where individuals are ostracized from social or professional circles.
    Traducción:cultura de la cancelación
    Example:Legal experts are debating whether 'cancel culture' affects the fundamental right to free expression.
    Collocation:impact of cancel culture
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    • troll //

    /trəʊl/v / n
    Definition:To post inflammatory or off-topic messages online to provoke an emotional response.
    Traducción:trolear / troll
    Example:The legal debate focuses on whether online trolling should be classified as harassment under new laws.
    Collocation:online troll
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    • cancel //

    /ˈkænsl/v
    Definition:To decide that something is no longer acceptable or valid.
    Traducción:cancelar / dejar de apoyar
    Example:Public figures often face the risk of being cancelled due to outdated views.
    Collocation:cancel a contract
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    • cancelable //

    /ˈkænsəbl/adj
    Definition:Able to be cancelled or revoked.
    Traducción:cancelable
    Example:The terms of the agreement are cancelable if a breach of rights occurs.
    Collocation:easily cancelable
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