litigation  n.〈律〉打官司

It was not unusual for the bank to involved in litigation over failed companies.
银行常常卷入关于公司倒闭的官司中。
　　
magistrate  n. 地方法官，治安官

John was fined 1000 dollars by the magistrate.
约翰被地方法官罚款1000美元。
　　
affidavit  n.〈美〉宣誓书，(经陈诉者宣誓在法律上可采作证据的)书面陈述

The appeal is adjourned for affidavit to be obtained.
为获得宣誓书，上诉被推迟。

loophole  n. 漏洞，空子

They tightened the loopholes in those acts.
他们堵住了那些法案中的漏洞。

buttermilk  n. 脱脂乳，酪乳