Glossary of legal terms

The Glossary published by the Legal Interpreting Service in 1985 proved to be much sought after and successful. In response to requests from interpreters and legal practitioners, this
updated, revised and enhanced Glossary has been developed and translated into 13 languages and published as a multilingual glossary. This Glossary is by no means a substitute for the training, experience, and expertise of interpreters working in the legal area, it is intended as a professional resource, which will assist interpreters in their often complex and responsible tasks.
To this end, the Glossary lists legal terminology used by people concerned with the development of our laws and their application to the community in a variety of contexts. The terms and definitions contained in this Glossary have been developed in consultation with representatives from various legal and quasi-legal sectors.