Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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The word 'equitable' in a legal context most closely means:
Answer: Fair and just; based on principles of equity
In law, equitable refers to principles of fairness derived from equity jurisdiction, distinct from strict common law rules.
A BCAT passage argues that 'mandatory minimum sentences are counterproductive.' The word 'counterproductive' most nearly means:
Answer: Having the opposite of the intended effect
Counterproductive means producing results contrary to those intended, suggesting the sentences worsen the problem they aim to solve.
Which of the following is the best synonym for 'corroborate' in a legal statement?
Answer: Confirm or support with additional evidence
To corroborate is to strengthen or confirm a claim with additional evidence or testimony.
In a verbal reasoning passage about contract law, 'void ab initio' means:
Answer: Invalid from the very beginning
Void ab initio is Latin for 'void from the start,' meaning the contract was never legally valid.
Which answer best paraphrases: 'The burden of proof in civil cases is satisfied on the balance of probabilities'?
Answer: In civil cases, a claim succeeds if it is more likely true than not
Balance of probabilities means the claimant must show it is more than 50% likely their version of events is correct.
A passage describes a contract as 'voidable.' This means the contract is:
Answer: Valid but capable of being cancelled by one party
A voidable contract is legally effective until the party entitled to rescind it chooses to do so.