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III. Match the words in column a with their synonyms in column b and antonyms in column c

A

B

C

Word

Synonym

Antonym

1. absent

2a. ancient

3a. attached

2. absolute

2b. basic

3b. compatible

3. accused

2c. charged

3c. exculpated

4. central

2d. complete

3d. general

5. distinct

2e. conflicting

3e. guilty

6. essential

2f. functioning

3f. illegal

7. incompatible

2g. guiltless

3g. inoperative

8. innocent

2h. key

3h. modern

9. legal

2i. lawful

3i. partial

10. local

2j. missing

3j. peripheral

11. operative

2k. regional

3k. present

12. primitive

2l. separate

3l. subsidiary

IV. Learn the meaning of the words execution, executioner, executor, executive, execute

execution, n.

the process of making sure that the instructions in a legal document are followed.

executioner, n.

someone whose job is to execute criminals.

executor, n.

a person who puts a plan into action.

executіve, n.

the part of a government that makes sure decisions and laws work well.

executіve, adj.

relating to the job of managing a business or organization and making decisions.

execute, v.

to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc.; to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment.

V. Fill in the gaps in the sentences below using the words from exercise IV

1. A solicitor can both draw up your will and act as your … if you so wish.

2. Her … are two of the respondents to this application.

3. Hundreds of officers were arrested, tortured and … .

4. In the twentieth century, however, presidents had increasingly made use of … agreements as instruments of foreign policy.

5. King Charles I was … on 30th January 1649.

6. Power is shared between three main branches of government: the … , the legislative, and the judiciary.

7. The … has been delayed one month.

8. The firm now has the necessary skills and funding to … on its business plan.

9. Thousands have been … for political crimes.

10. Prison officials drew less passionate … from a list of law-enforcement officers.

VI. Find synonyms of the following word combinations

1. accept liability; 2. accord a privilege; 3. assume liability; 4. clean a crime; 5. detective execution; 6. discharge liabilities; 7. exempt from liability; 8. free from liability; 9. grave crime; 10. ordinary remedy; 11. release from liability; 12. relieve from liability; 13. remedy at law; 14. shoulder liability; 15. undertake liability.