Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Legal-Terms
As a teacher of Armenian language, I have come across many students who desire to utilize their language skills in a legal context or are interested in pursuing legal studies in Armenia. Therefore, I have prepared this lesson specifically focused on legal terms in Armenian. It is important to note that this lesson is considered advanced, and students are expected to have a strong grasp of basic Armenian grammar and vocabulary before delving into these legal terms.
Armenian Legal System
The legal system in Armenia is a civil law system based on the French model. It is made up of several parts, including the Constitution of Armenia, codes, laws, and regulations passed by the National Assembly of Armenia, judicial decisions, and legal doctrines. The Armenian legal system is regulated and under the authority of the Ministry of Justice.
Advanced Armenian Legal Terms
This lesson covers a variety of legal terms in Armenian that are essential for understanding legal documents and conversations. Here is a list of some advanced legal terms that students should become familiar with:
Civil Law
Civil law is a significant part of the Armenian legal system. The following are some advanced legal terms related to civil law:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| արդարություն (ardarutyun) | /ɑɾdɑɾutyun/ | justice |
| պարտադիր (partadir) | /pɑɾtɑdiɾ/ | mandatory |
| պայմանագրություն (paymanagrut'yun) | /pɑjmɑnɑgɾutʰjun/ | contract |
| շարժում (sharzhum) | /ʃɑɾʒum/ | transaction |
| օգտագործում (ogtagorcum) | /ɔgtɑgɔɾtsum/ | use |
Criminal Law
Criminal law in Armenia is regulated by the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia. Here are some advanced legal terms related to criminal law:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| մերժման պատճառ (merjman patjarn) | /mɛɾʤmɑn pɑtʰjɑɾn/ | grounds for denial |
| մերժում (merjum) | /mɛɾʤum/ | denial |
| գողարկում (goğarkum) | /ɡɔʁɑɾkum/ | sentencing |
| գործիք (gortik') | /ɡɔɾtit͡skʰ/ | evidence |
| երկարացում (yerkarats'um) | /jɛɾkɑɾɑt͡sʰum/ | extension |
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property laws govern copyright, patent, and trademark issues. Here are some advanced legal terms related to intellectual property law:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ապրանքանիշ (apranqanish) | /ɑpɾɑnqɑniʃ/ | trademark |
| համաշխարհային իրավունք (hamashxarhayin iravunq) | /hɑmɑʃxɑɾhɑjin iɾɑvunq/ | international patent |
| արդարագրություն (ardaragrut'yun) | /ɑɾdɑɾɑɡɾutʰjun/ | copyright |
Advice for Learning Advanced Armenian Legal Terms
Learning advanced Armenian legal terms can be challenging, even for native speakers. Here are some tips to help students master these terms:
- Read Armenian legal texts and documents regularly to become familiar with legal terminology.
- Work with an Armenian law professional or tutor to get personalized explanations and examples of legal terminology.
- Create flashcards with Armenian legal terms and definitions to study regularly.
- Practice discussing legal topics with Armenian speakers to put your legal vocabulary into practice.
I hope this lesson has provided students with a useful introduction to the advanced legal terms in Armenian. Keep practicing and studying, and you will be able to deepen your understanding of Armenian legal language further.
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