航海法规英语翻总结.docVIP

英语法律文本的词汇特征： 具有独特法律含义的常用词： Action： a lawsuit(either civil or criminal) 诉讼 Bill：a draft law 法案 Cover: to purchase goods to replace those not delivered because of a breach of contract 抵偿 Damages: the compensation sought for a loss 赔偿金 Distress: the seizure of goods as security for an obligation 扣押 Draft: an order for payment of money 汇票；付款通知单 Instrument: a formal legal document 法律文件 Interest: a right or claim to property 权益 Note: a written promise to pay for a debt 票据 Paper: an instrument evidencing a financial obligation 票据 Party: a litigant in a law suit 诉讼当事人 Prejudice: a detriment to le