Plain English Legal Terms for
Australian Court Interpreters

Legal Literate contains common legal and judicial terms with plain English definitions to assist interpreters working in Australian courts and tribunals.

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Legal Literate provides a user-friendly way to access legal terms commonly used in Australian courts, making it an invaluable resource for interpreters and legal professionals.

You can search for specific terms using the search bar, browse by category to explore related topics, or use the A-Z index to find terms alphabetically. Some definitions also include links to related terms, helping you navigate connected concepts.

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