Learn essential legal and court-related terms in English with their Swahili translations. This list is great for students, legal professionals, and language learners in East Africa.
| English Term | Swahili Translation |
|---|---|
| Court | Mahakama |
| Judge | Jaji |
| Lawyer | Wakili |
| Defendant | Mshtakiwa |
| Plaintiff | Mlalamikaji |
| Witness | Shahidi |
| Jury | Baraza la Waamuzi |
| Bail | Dhamana |
| Sentenced | Hukumu |
| Verdict | Uamuzi |
| Trial | Kesi |
| Hearing | Kusikilizwa kwa Kesi |
| Evidence | Ushahidi |
| Testimony | Ushahidi wa Mdomo |
| Appeal | Rufaa |
| Courtroom | Chumba cha Mahakama |
| Crime | Uhalifu |
| Conviction | Hukumu ya Hatia |
| Acquittal | Kuachiliwa Huru |
| Bailiff | Askari wa Mahakama |
| Clerk | Karani wa Mahakama |
| Warrant | Hati ya Kukamatwa |
| Summons | Wito wa Mahakama |
| Defense | Utetezi |
| Prosecution | Mashtaka |
| Confession | Kukiri |
| Sentence (Legal) | Adhabu |
| Objection | Pingamizi |
| Ruling | Uamuzi wa Mahakama |
| Accused | Mtuhumiwa |
| Legal | Kisheria |
| Justice | Haki |
| Tribunal | Baraza la Uamuzi |
| Fine | Faini |
| Legal Rights | Haki za Kisheria |
| File a Case | Kufungua Kesi |
| Statement | Taarifa |
| Legal Document | Nyaraka ya Kisheria |
| Custody | Kizuizi |
| Suspect | Mtuhumiwa |
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