4.7.4 Court of law

Use this domain for words related to a court of law.

OMC Codes: 
698 Special Courts
Louw Nida Codes: 
56A Court of Justice
56B Lawsuit, Case
  • What is a court of law called?
    court of law, law court, supreme court, superior court, court of appeals, district court, divorce court, juvenile court, appellate court, tribunal, court-martial, kangaroo court
  • Where is a court held?
    courthouse
  • What are the parts of a courthouse?
    courtroom, judge's chambers, jury room
  • What are the parts of a courtroom?
    jury bench, witness stand, witness box, judge's bench, lawyers table, bar, dock
  • What words refer to the time when the court is in session?
    session, the court is now in session
  • What is a court case called?
    trial, case, lawsuit, suit, action, litigation, proceedings, dispute, hearing

    • 4.7.4.1 Legal personnel

    Use this domain for words related to legal personnel.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    56G Attorney, Lawyer
  • What words refer to legal personnel?
    legal personnel, arbitrator, scribe
  • What is the staff of a court?
    judge, court clerk, court recorder, bailiff
  • What is a person called who argues a case before a judge?
    lawyer, counsel, legal counsel, counselor-at-law, attorney, attorney-at-law, legal adviser, advocate, barrister, solicitor
  • What is a lawyer called who defends the accused person?
    defense attorney, counsel for the defense
  • What is a lawyer called who tries to convict the accused person?
    prosecutor, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, attorney general