litigation n.〈律〉打官司
It was not unusual for the bank to involved in litigation over failed companies.
銀行常常卷入關于公司倒閉的官司中。
magistrate n. 地方法官,治安官
John was fined 1000 dollars by the magistrate.
約翰被地方法官罰款1000美元。
affidavit n.〈美〉宣誓書,(經陳訴者宣誓在法律上可采作證據的)書面陳述
The appeal is adjourned for affidavit to be obtained.
為獲得宣誓書,上訴被推遲。
loophole n. 漏洞,空子
They tightened the loopholes in those acts.
他們堵住了那些法案中的漏洞。
buttermilk n. 脫脂乳,酪乳