Meaning: The act of taking a vehicle for a ride without permission, often for fun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Joyriding can lead to serious legal consequences.

Category: Law › Crime

Synonyms:

• theft
• unauthorized use

Meaning: Justice of the Peace; a judicial officer.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The JP officiated the wedding ceremony.

Category: Law

Meaning: to form an opinion about something

Part of speech: verb

Example: It's not fair to judge someone without knowing their story.

Category: Law › Judicial Process

Synonyms:

• evaluate
• assess

Antonyms:

• ignore
• overlook

Meaning: the ability to make considered decisions

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her judgement in the matter was highly respected.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• decision
• evaluation

Antonyms:

• indecision
• confusion

Meaning: relating to the administration of justice

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The judicial system is essential for maintaining law and order.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• legal
• court-related

Meaning: the judicial authorities of a country

Part of speech: noun

Example: The judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the law.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• court system
• legal system

Meaning: the official power to make legal decisions

Part of speech: noun

Example: The court has jurisdiction over this case.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• authority
• control

Antonyms:

• powerlessness
• impotence

Meaning: the theory or philosophy of law

Part of speech: noun

Example: He studied jurisprudence in law school.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• law theory
• legal philosophy

Meaning: an expert in law

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jurist provided valuable insights during the trial.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• legal expert
• lawyer

Meaning: a member of a jury

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juror listened carefully to the evidence presented.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• jury member
• panelist

Meaning: a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jury found the defendant guilty.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• panel
• group

Meaning: the quality of being fair and reasonable

Part of speech: noun

Example: They fought for justice for the victims.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• fairness
• equity

Antonyms:

• injustice
• inequity

Meaning: a judicial officer with limited authority

Part of speech: noun

Example: The justice of the peace officiated the wedding.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• magistrate
• judge

Meaning: relating to young people

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The juvenile court handles cases involving minors.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

• youthful
• young

Antonyms:

• adult
• mature

Meaning: a court that deals with cases involving minors

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juvenile court focuses on rehabilitation.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

• youth court
• family court

Meaning: criminal behavior by minors

Part of speech: noun

Example: Programs aim to reduce juvenile delinquency.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

• youth crime
• minor offenses

Meaning: a minor who commits a crime

Part of speech: noun

Example: The juvenile delinquent was sent to a rehabilitation center.

Category: Law › Juvenile Law

Synonyms:

• young offender
• minor criminal

Meaning: a mock court that disregards legal standards

Part of speech: noun

Example: The trial was a kangaroo court with no real evidence.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Meaning: The act of driving slowly along a street to look for prostitutes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Kerb-crawling is illegal in many cities.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Meaning: A return of a portion of a payment, often illegal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The contractor was accused of taking a kickback.

Category: Law › Corruption

Synonyms: bribe

Meaning: To take someone away illegally by force.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The criminal attempted to kidnap the child.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: abduct

Meaning: To cause the death of a living being.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The hunter decided to kill the deer.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: murder

Antonyms: save

Meaning: A person or thing that kills.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The killer was apprehended by the police.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: murderer

Meaning: The act of causing death.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The killing of the animal was controversial.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: murder

Meaning: A person who has a strong urge to steal, often without need.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kleptomaniac was caught stealing from the store.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• thief
• stealer

Meaning: The act of shooting someone in the knee, often as punishment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Knee-capping is a brutal tactic used by gangs.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• punishment
• attack

Meaning: A person who uses a knife, often in a violent context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The knifeman was apprehended by the police.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• attacker
• assailant

Meaning: The point of a knife, often used in a threatening manner.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was robbed at knifepoint.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• threat
• danger

Meaning: The act of stabbing someone with a knife.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The knifing occurred late at night.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• stabbing
• attack

Meaning: A type of weapon worn on the knuckles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police found a knuckle-duster during the search.

Category: Law › Weapons

Synonyms: brass knuckles

Meaning: An official record of land ownership and property rights.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The land registry helps prevent disputes over property.

Category: Law › Property Law

Synonyms: property registry

Meaning: The unlawful taking of someone else's property.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was charged with larceny after stealing the car.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• theft
• stealing

Antonyms:

• return
• restitution

Meaning: a system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions

Part of speech: noun

Example: Everyone must obey the law.

Synonyms:

• regulation
• statute

Antonyms:

• anarchy
• lawlessness

Meaning: a situation in which laws are obeyed and social order is maintained

Part of speech: phrase

Example: The government promised to restore law and order.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• social order
• public safety

Meaning: a place where legal cases are heard

Part of speech: noun

Example: The law court was crowded with people.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• court
• tribunal

Meaning: obedient to the law

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is a law-abiding citizen.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• lawful
• compliant

Antonyms:

• criminal
• lawless

Meaning: a person who violates the law

Part of speech: noun

Example: The law-breaker was caught and arrested.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• criminal
• offender

Antonyms:

• law-abiding citizen
• compliant

Meaning: the act of violating the law

Part of speech: noun

Example: Law-breaking can lead to serious consequences.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• offense
• crime

Meaning: the system of agencies that enforce laws

Part of speech: noun

Example: Law-enforcement agencies work to keep the community safe.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• police
• authorities

Meaning: permitted by law

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It is lawful to drive at this speed.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• legal
• permissible

Antonyms:

• illegal
• unlawful