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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. | 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. | ||
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]] & [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-100|Numbers 1 100]].</span> | |||
== Legal System Structure == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Slang|Slang]] & [[Language/Polish/Vocabulary/At-a-hotel|At a hotel]].</span> | |||
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Revision as of 22:27, 27 March 2023
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.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Hobbies & Numbers 1 100.
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
- Final Approach: Advanced Polish Words to Get You Home
- Polish Vocabulary → Advanced Polish Vocabulary → Advanced ...
- Polish Words and Phrases for Talking about Law & Justice: Legal ...
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