What is the most common of the law vocabulary?

act — it sits in the top commonness band of the words stored for this list. The list is ordered by commonness, so the words most readers already half know come first and the specialist tail comes last.

What is the longest word in this collection?

freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, at 36 letters. The average across the list is 2.7 syllables per word.

Does this page show every one of the 835 words?

No. 835 entries match the rule; the page carries the first 600 of them, ranked by commonness. The remainder are all still in the dictionary and reachable by search or by browsing A–Z.

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835 entries with at least one sense that WordNet files under law. Membership is the lexicographer's own subject label, not a keyword match on the definition. Membership is WordNet's own subject label: every entry here has at least one sense that a lexicographer filed under "law". No keyword matching against definition text is involved.

835
Words in this list: act
Commonest: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Longest (36 letters): 2.7
Average syllables

Commonest, longest and average syllables are measured across the 600 words carried on this page, ordered by how often each appears in everyday English.

835 entries match this rule. This page carries the first 600 of them, ranked by commonness, so the list stays readable and the page stays small. The rest are still in the dictionary — search for one, or browse the letter it starts with.

actv.n.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

1 syl15 senses

actionn.v.something done (usually as opposed to something said)2 syl12 senses

answerv.n.react verbally2 syl15 senses

barn.v.a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter1 syl19 senses

billn.v.a statute in draft before it becomes law1 syl13 senses

casen.v.an occurrence of something1 syl22 senses

causen.v.events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something1 syl7 senses

challengen.v.a demanding or stimulating situation2 syl9 senses

chargev.n.to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle1 syl40 senses

clientn.a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer2 syl3 senses

copyn.v.a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)2 syl8 senses

courtn.v.an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business1 syl14 senses

defensen.(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies2 syl12 senses

divorcev.n.part; cease or break association with2 syl3 senses

evidencen.v.your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief3 syl6 senses

fbin.a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice3 syl

filev.n.record in a public office or in a court of law1 syl9 senses

findingn.the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation2 syl3 senses

forcen.v.a powerful effect or influence1 syl18 senses

get offv.leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.11 sensesphrase

givev.n.cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense1 syl45 senses

hearingn.adj.(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of…2 syl7 senses

interestn.v.a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something2 syl10 senses

jailn.v.a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either…1 syl2 senses

justicen.the quality of being just or fair2 syl4 senses

lawn.the collection of rules imposed by authority1 syl7 senses

lawyern.a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice2 syl

majoradj.n.v.of greater importance or stature or rank2 syl13 senses

marriagen.the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)2 syl4 senses

opinionn.a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty3 syl6 senses

ordern.v.(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed2 syl24 senses

ownern.(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business2 syl2 senses

pardonn.v.the act of excusing a mistake or offense2 syl5 senses

partyn.v.an organization to gain political power2 syl6 senses

preferv.like better; value more highly2 syl4 senses

processv.n.subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a…2 syl13 senses

provev.be shown or be found to be1 syl9 senses

recordn.v.anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or…2 syl12 senses

releasen.v.merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)2 syl22 senses

showv.n.give an exhibition of to an interested audience1 syl16 senses

stayv.n.stay the same; remain in a certain state1 syl16 senses

suitn.v.a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and…1 syl10 senses

suspectv.n.adj.imagine to be the case or true or probable2 syl6 senses

ticketn.v.a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation…2 syl7 senses

trialn.the act of testing something2 syl6 senses

usen.v.the act of using1 syl13 senses

voten.v.a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative1 syl10 senses

wastev.n.adj.spend thoughtlessly; throw away1 syl16 senses

willn.v.the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention1 syl6 senses

witnessn.v.someone who sees an event and reports what happened2 syl7 senses

adoptionn.the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception3 syl3 senses

alibin.v.(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in…3 syl3 senses

appealv.n.take a court case to a higher court for review2 syl9 senses

appointmentn.the act of putting a person into a non-elective position3 syl6 senses

assignmentn.a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)3 syl6 senses

attorneyn.a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice3 syl

awardn.v.a grant made by a law court2 syl5 senses

bailv.n.release after a security has been paid1 syl7 senses

benchn.v.a long seat for more than one person1 syl9 senses

briefadj.n.v.of short duration or distance1 syl6 senses

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What is the law vocabulary collection?: 835 entries with at least one sense that WordNet files under law. Membership is the lexicographer's own subject label, not a keyword match on the definition. It holds 835 entries drawn from the 147,478 in AltF Lexicon.
How was this list of law vocabulary put together?: Membership is WordNet's own subject label: every entry here has at least one sense that a lexicographer filed under "law". No keyword matching against definition text is involved.
What is the most common of the law vocabulary?: act — it sits in the top commonness band of the words stored for this list. The list is ordered by commonness, so the words most readers already half know come first and the specialist tail comes last.
What is the longest word in this collection?: freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, at 36 letters. The average across the list is 2.7 syllables per word.
Does this page show every one of the 835 words?: No. 835 entries match the rule; the page carries the first 600 of them, ranked by commonness. The remainder are all still in the dictionary and reachable by search or by browsing A–Z.

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