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Ukrainian Vocabulary → Advanced Vocabulary → Legal System

As a complete beginner in Ukrainian language, it is essential to start with basic vocabulary and grammar structures. Once you have a good foundation, you can progress to more advanced topics such as the legal system. This lesson will cover the necessary legal terminology and concepts to help you navigate the Ukrainian legal system and enhance your Ukrainian-language proficiency.

Legal System in Ukraine

Ukraine's legal system is based on Civil Law, which is a legal system inspired by Roman law. Ukraine has a dual court system that consists of the Common Courts and the Specialized Courts. The Common Courts deal with general jurisdiction and comprise the Local Courts, the Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Ukraine. The Specialized Courts, on the other hand, deal with specific areas such as commercial, administrative, constitutional, and criminal matters.

Ukrainian Legal Vocabulary

Learning Ukrainian legal terminology is essential for anyone seeking to understand the Ukrainian legal system. Below is a list of Ukrainian legal terms that you should be familiar with:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
суд	sud	court
прокурор	prokuror	prosecutor
скаржити	skarzhyty	appeal
позов	pozov	claim
свідок	svidok	witness
потерпілий	poterpilyy	victim

Other legal terminology that might be useful includes:

• Право (pravo) - law
• Закон (zakon) - statute or law
• Суддя (suddya) - judge
• Рішення (rishennya) - decision

The legal system is complex and may include many more terms than those listed here, but these terms will give you a solid foundation to build on.

Ukrainian Courts

Each of Ukraine's court systems is responsible for different aspects of the law. Understanding the responsibilities of each system will help you navigate the legal system more effectively.

Common Courts

Common Courts, also known as General Courts, are responsible for general jurisdiction. The following are the three types of Common Courts:

• Local Courts - Responsible for claims under UAH 960,000 (~USD 34,500), and misdemeanors
• Courts of Appeal - Have jurisdiction over the appellate review of the verdicts and decisions of Local Courts
• Supreme Court of Ukraine - The highest judicial body in the country, serves as the court of last resort

Specialized Courts

Specialized Courts deal with specific areas of the law. Below are the different categories of Specialized Courts:

• Commercial Courts - Deals with commercial disputes
• Administrative Courts - Hears disputes relating to public law matters
• Constitutional Court - Protects the Constitution of Ukraine and resolves constitutional disputes
• Supreme Court of Ukraine - Hears criminal cases (as well as serving as the court of last resort for other cases)

Conclusion

In conclusion, legal terminology is essential for anyone seeking to understand the Ukrainian legal system. This lesson has introduced some key legal terms and concepts that will help you to navigate Ukrainian courts and legal documents. Remember to practice using these terms and concepts to improve your Ukrainian-language proficiency.

Sources

• Cambridge English–Ukrainian Dictionary: Translate from English to ...
• Ukrainian

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

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