Seeking legal help for a dispute

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the complainant
mlalamikaji
The complainant is here.
Mlalamikaji yuko hapa.
the respondent to a complaint
mlalamikiwa
The respondent has arrived today.
Mlalamikiwa amefika leo.
the accused person; defendant
mshtakiwa
The accused person has a lawyer.
Mshtakiwa ana wakili.
the legal charge
shtaka
bail
dhamana
Bail is important.
Dhamana ni muhimu.
The accused person rejects the charge and requests bail.
Mshtakiwa anakataa shtaka na anaomba dhamana.
the appeal
rufaa
The appeal is ready.
Rufaa iko tayari.
the oath
kiapo
The oath is important.
Kiapo ni muhimu.
the complaint
malalamiko
The charge is in the complaint.
Shtaka liko kwenye malalamiko.
The complaint is here.
Malalamiko yako hapa.
a criminal offence; a crime in law
jinai
A crime is an offence.
Jinai ni kosa.
criminal activity; criminality
uhalifu
Criminal activity is increasing.
Uhalifu unaongezeka.
the hearing
usikilizaji
The hearing has started.
Usikilizaji umeanza.
The complainant and respondent have arrived for the hearing.
Mlalamikaji na mlalamikiwa wamefika kwa ajili ya usikilizaji.
the representation
uwakilishi
Representation is important.
Uwakilishi ni muhimu.
the defence
utetezi
The defence is ready.
Utetezi uko tayari.
the exhibit; supporting item
kielelezo
The exhibit is on the table.
Kielelezo kiko mezani.
Representation and an exhibit are important for the hearing.
Uwakilishi na kielelezo ni muhimu kwa usikilizaji.
the appellant
mrufani
The appellant arrived early.
Mrufani amefika mapema.
the prisoner
mfungwa
The prisoner is in prison.
Mfungwa yuko gerezani.
the remand prisoner; detainee
mahabusu
The detainee is at court.
Mahabusu yuko mahakamani.
mediation
upatanishi
Mediation started today.
Upatanishi umeanza leo.
inheritance matters
mirathi
Inheritance matters can cause a dispute.
Mirathi inaweza kusababisha mgogoro.
divorce
talaka
Divorce may require advice.
Talaka inaweza kuhitaji ushauri.
Mediation can end a complaint about divorce or inheritance.
Upatanishi unaweza kumaliza malalamiko ya talaka au mirathi.
to prosecute; bring a legal charge
kushtaki
The legal professional will bring a charge against the employer.
Mwanasheria atamshtaki mwajiri.
The legal professional will charge the employer with criminal activity.
Mwanasheria atamshtaki mwajiri kwa uhalifu.
to swear an oath
kuapa
The complainant will swear an oath tomorrow.
Mlalamikaji ataapa kesho.
The appellant will swear an oath during the appeal.
Mrufani ataapa kiapo wakati wa rufaa.
to confess; admit guilt
kukiri
The accused person has admitted guilt.
Mshtakiwa amekiri kosa.
The prisoner has confessed to a criminal offence.
Mfungwa amekiri kosa la jinai.
to represent
kuwakilisha
The lawyer represents the appellant.
Wakili anamwakilisha mrufani.
The lawyer represents the detainee and prepares the defence.
Wakili anamwakilisha mahabusu na anaandaa utetezi.
the width; breadth
upana
The width is two metres.
Upana ni mita mbili.
I am measuring the width of the table.
Ninapima upana wa meza.
the planet
sayari
This planet is large.
Sayari hii ni kubwa.
The planet is far away.
Sayari iko mbali.
the professional recording room
studio
The studio is in town.
Studio iko mjini.
The singer is in the studio.
Mwimbaji yuko studio.
the core; nucleus
kiini
The core is in the middle.
Kiini kiko katikati.
The teacher explains the core of the lesson.
Mwalimu anaeleza kiini cha somo.
the element
elementi
This element is important.
Elementi hii ni muhimu.
The student studies a new element.
Mwanafunzi anasoma elementi mpya.
the biological genus
jenasi
A genus has many species.
Jenasi ina spishi nyingi.
The student studies this genus.
Mwanafunzi anasoma jenasi hii.
the refugee
mkimbizi
The refugee has arrived safely.
Mkimbizi amefika salama.
The government helps the refugee.
Serikali inamsaidia mkimbizi.
the chemical substance
kemikali
This chemical is dangerous.
Kemikali hii ni hatari.
The scientist examines the chemical.
Mwanasayansi anachunguza kemikali.

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