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Outcomes C1 U16 Compensation Culture

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  • the court's decision to terminate a court case without placing liability on the defendant
    to dismiss
  • to bring legal action against someone
    to sue
  • a collection of laws and rules
    legislation
  • failure to follow regulations or law
    non-compliance
  • to deposit with the clerk of the court a written complaint or petition which is the opening step in a lawsuit
    file
  • a court case where you look for compensation
    lawsuit
  • a decision or action that is an example for what people / courts should do now and in the future.
    precedent
  • to acknowledge wrongdoing
    admit
  • the responsibility you have for an accident or damage.
    liability
  • the reasons given for suing someone - or rejecting a case
    grounds
  • when you try to change a previous decision or verdict by the court
    an appeal
  • to decide that a legal decision is incorrect or not valid
    to overturn
  • a failure to do something or do it competently - often causing harm
    negligence
  • to remove or reverse a law
    to repeal
  • money you get as compensation
    damages