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As a Polish language teacher for over 20 years, I have noticed that legal vocabulary is always a concern for students who aim to use Polish in their professional lives. In this lesson, we will cover advanced legal vocabulary, which will help you navigate through legal and judicial matters in Polish.

Legal System Structure

Before we start with vocabulary, it is important to understand the structure of the legal system in Poland. The Polish legal system is based on the civil law system, which means that its laws are codified, comprehensive, and detailed. The Constitution of Poland is the supreme law, followed by the Ordinary Courts, Administrative Courts, and the Constitutional Tribunal.

Advanced Legal Vocabulary

Here are some essential legal terms that you may come across in official documents:

Polish	Pronunciation	English Translation
Sąd	sɔnt	Court
Prokurator	prɔkuˈratɔr	Prosecutor
Prawnik	ˈprafɲik	Lawyer
Sprawa	ˈsprava	Case
Ustawa	uˈstava	Law
Wyrok	ˈvɨrɔk	Sentence

Here are some more legal terms that may come in handy:

• Rozprawa - Trial
• Obrona - Defence
• Powód - Plaintiff
• Oskarżony - Accused
• Świadek - Witness
• Ochrona Praw Autorskich - Copyright Protection
• Ochrona Danych Osobowych - Personal Data Protection

We also tend to use acronyms in legal documents. Here are some commonly used acronyms with their meanings:

• KRS - National Court Register
• PESEL - Personal Identification Number
• NIP - Tax Identification Number
• REGON - Statistical Number
• VAT - Value Added Tax

Tips for Learning Legal Vocabulary

Legal vocabulary is not easy to learn, but these tips could help you memorize the words and their meanings:

• Try to understand the context in which the word is used.
• Practice using these words in sentences.
• Watch court proceedings on the news or videos on YouTube.
• Read cases and judgments in Polish.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned advanced legal vocabulary, which will help you navigate through legal and judicial matters in Polish. Remember to practice and use these words on a regular basis to build a strong vocabulary.

Good luck!

Sources

• Polish legal system
• Polish language

Table of Contents - Polish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Polish Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Articles

• Noun Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative

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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
• Travel Phrases

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Polish Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Polish Cuisine

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