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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 environmental law & climate litigation.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Environmental Law & Climate Litigation

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

litigation //

/ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/n
Definition:The process of taking legal action through the courts.
Traducción:litigio / proceso judicial
Example:The surge in climate litigation has forced multinational corporations to rethink their long-term strategies.
Collocation:protracted litigation
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    • precedent //

    /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/n
    Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be followed in similar circumstances.
    Traducción:precedente
    Example:The 2025 ruling against the oil giant set a legal precedent for future environmental cases.
    Collocation:to set a precedent
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    • mitigation //

    /ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
    Traducción:mitigación
    Example:Effective climate mitigation requires immediate legislative intervention to curb carbon emissions.
    Collocation:climate mitigation
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    • statute //

    /ˈstætʃ.uːt/n
    Definition:A written law passed by a legislative body.
    Traducción:estatuto / ley
    Example:New environmental statutes were enacted to strictly regulate industrial waste disposal.
    Collocation:to enact a statute
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    • jurisdiction //

    /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/n
    Definition:The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
    Traducción:jurisdicción
    Example:The case remains complex because it falls under multiple international jurisdictions.
    Collocation:to have jurisdiction
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    • liability //

    /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state of being legally responsible for something.
    Traducción:responsabilidad legal
    Example:Corporate liability for environmental damage is becoming a central theme in modern courts.
    Collocation:strict liability
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:The company failed to maintain compliance with the updated air quality standards.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • enforcement //

    /ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/n
    Definition:The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
    Traducción:ejecución / aplicación de la ley
    Example:Strict enforcement of environmental laws is crucial to prevent further ecological degradation.
    Collocation:law enforcement
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    • adherence //

    /ədˈhɪə.rəns/n
    Definition:Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief; following a rule.
    Traducción:adhesión / cumplimiento
    Example:Strict adherence to the new carbon tax protocols is mandatory for all heavy industries.
    Collocation:strict adherence
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    • codification //

    /ˌkəʊ.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.
    Traducción:codificación
    Example:The codification of international environmental rights is still a work in progress.
    Collocation:the codification of laws
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    • breach //

    /briːtʃ/n
    Definition:An act of breaking or violating a law, agreement, or promise.
    Traducción:incumplimiento / violación
    Example:The legal team argued that the chemical leak constituted a direct breach of environmental regulations.
    Collocation:a breach of contract
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    • negligence //

    /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/n
    Definition:Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury.
    Traducción:negligencia
    Example:The lawsuit alleges gross negligence in the management of the offshore drilling site.
    Collocation:to prove negligence
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; regulatory supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:Increased governmental oversight is necessary to monitor the impact of new energy projects.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • arbitration //

    /ˌɑː.bɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
    Traducción:arbitraje
    Example:The dispute between the two nations was settled through international arbitration rather than court.
    Collocation:binding arbitration
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    • infringement //

    /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/n
    Definition:The action of breaking the law; violation of a right.
    Traducción:infracción
    Example:The company faced heavy fines for the infringement of protected habitat laws.
    Collocation:copyright infringement
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/n
    Definition:A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:parte interesada
    Example:Effective environmental policy must involve every relevant stakeholder in the community.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • due diligence //

    /ˌdjuː ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns/n
    Definition:The comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken prior to signing a contract.
    Traducción:diligencia debida
    Example:Investors are now performing environmental due diligence before funding any new infrastructure.
    Collocation:to perform due diligence
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The legal team is assessing the feasibility of a class-action lawsuit against the polluters.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • compliance officer //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/n
    Definition:A person responsible for ensuring that a company follows laws and regulations.
    Traducción:oficial de cumplimiento
    Example:The new compliance officer is tasked with aligning our operations with the 2026 Green Deal.
    Collocation:to hire a compliance officer
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    • sustainability report //

    /səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti rɪˈpɔːrt/n
    Definition:A document published by a company to communicate its environmental and social impact.
    Traducción:informe de sostenibilidad
    Example:The annual sustainability report revealed a significant reduction in the company's carbon footprint.
    Collocation:to publish a sustainability report
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    • greenwashing //

    /ˈɡriːnˌwɒʃ.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of making unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service.
    Traducción:lavado de imagen ecológico / greenwashing
    Example:Regulators are cracking down on greenwashing to protect consumers from deceptive marketing.
    Collocation:to accuse of greenwashing
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    • eco-anxiety //

    /ˌiː.kəʊ ˈæŋk.saɪ.ə.ti/n
    Definition:Chronic fear of environmental doom.
    Traducción:ecoansiedad
    Example:The rise in eco-anxiety among youth is driving a new wave of climate-focused litigation.
    Collocation:to suffer from eco-anxiety
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    • climate justice //

    /ˈklaɪ.mət ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/n
    Definition:A concept that seeks to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.
    Traducción:justicia climática
    Example:The movement for climate justice is gaining momentum in legal circles worldwide.
    Collocation:to fight for climate justice
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    • net-zero //

    /ˌnet ˈzɪə.rəʊ/adj
    Definition:Achieving a balance between greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out.
    Traducción:emisiones netas cero
    Example:The government's net-zero targets are being challenged in the high court this year.
    Collocation:to reach net-zero
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    • to litigate //

    /ˈlɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To take legal action.
    Traducción:litigar
    Example:Activists are prepared to litigate against any company that fails to meet its emissions targets.
    Collocation:to litigate a case
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    • to challenge //

    /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/v
    Definition:To dispute the validity or legality of something.
    Traducción:impugnar / desafiar
    Example:Environmental groups are challenging the legality of the new pipeline project.
    Collocation:to challenge a decision
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    • to curb //

    /kɜːrb/v
    Definition:To restrain or keep in check.
    Traducción:frenar / limitar
    Example:New laws aim to curb the excessive use of single-use plastics in industrial packaging.
    Collocation:to curb emissions
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    • to uphold //

    /ʌpˈhəʊld/v
    Definition:To confirm or support a decision, especially a legal one.
    Traducción:ratificar / mantener
    Example:The Supreme Court decided to uphold the lower court's ruling on environmental protection.
    Collocation:to uphold a ruling
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    • to infringe on //

    /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ɒn/v
    Definition:To act in a way that limits or violates someone's rights or a law.
    Traducción:vulnerar / infringir
    Example:The new development project might infringe on the rights of local indigenous communities.
    Collocation:to infringe on rights
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    • to be held accountable //

    /tuː biː held əˈkaʊn.tə.bl̩/phrase
    Definition:To be required to explain actions or decisions and accept responsibility.
    Traducción:ser considerado responsable
    Example:In the coming years, more corporations will be held accountable for their environmental footprint.
    Collocation:to be held legally accountable
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