#legal-terminology

#legal-terminology

With just one word, we can evoke a world of assumptions, stereotypes, and even accusations, clearly marking the difference between who's in and who's out. And when it comes to legal terminology, the stakes are even higher. This week, Danièle speaks with Erin Wagner about what late medieval people meant when they used the word heresy, how the usage evolved, and how medieval people applied ideas of heresy beyond the borders of Christianity.

From the legally defined to the casual term of endearment there are a lot of ways to describe your significant other/romantic partner/love bunny in French - here's a look at the most common terms and when to use them. Just as in English, there are a lot of different ways of describing your romantic partner in French - some will depend on your age or how long-lasting the relationship is, while others are only used in certain, formal contexts.

In the French legal system, non-lieu means the dismissal of a case by the investigating judge, often due to insufficient evidence or other legal reasons.