法律英语总是有着各种复杂生僻的词汇，让人觉得难以捉摸。
但你知道吗？法律英语也有许多我们日常挂在嘴边的单词。这些被放在法律语境下的英语词汇有着与平常不同的特定释义。
了解这些词汇的不同含义，能够帮助我们更好地理解法律文档，也避免在非法律场景中引发误解。
✏️ Action 行动 → 诉讼
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article.
刊登该文章的杂志将被起诉诽谤。
✏️ Award 奖品 → （赔偿）裁定额；（赔偿）裁决
The judge has the power to make discretionary awards.
法官有权自行作出裁决，决定赔偿额。
✏️ Bar 长条，棒；酒吧 → 律师职业
The bar exam is basically a test that you have to take in order to officially become a lawyer in a certain state.
律师考试基本上是为了正式成为某个州的律师而必须参加的考试。
✏️ Brief 简要的 → 诉讼摘要；委托辩护
And then briefs from both sides are due on Monday, February 8.
双方将于2月8日周一提交诉讼摘要。
✏️ Consideration 考虑 → 对价
Monetary consideration is often a key element in forming legally binding agreements.
货币对价通常是形成具有法律约束力的协议的关键要素。
✏️ Damage 损坏 → Damages 损害赔偿金
He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000.
他被责令支付总额为 3 万英镑的损害赔偿金。
✏️ Instrument 工具 → 文据；正式法律文件
The civil liability in Commercial Instrument law shall be distinct from bill liability in normal law.
票据法上的民事责任不同于票据责任和一般法上的民事责任。
✏️ Bench 长椅 → 法官；法官席位
On the bench, their views will shape a sweeping array of issues.
当上法官之后，他们的意见将会影响一系列问题。
这些新词，你学会了吗？