Bilingual translation of common short sentences in legal English

1. God's punishment is slow, but it is always certain.

Mills of God grind slowly but sure.

2. An act is not a crime unless it is stipulated by law.

It is not a crime if there is no explicit provision in the law.

This contract consists of one original and two copies, all of which have the same effect.

This contract is made in triplicate, all of which are equally authentic.

The law doesn't care about family trifles.

Laws can't break housework.

This document is legally binding.

This document is legally binding.

6. The implementation of this law is suspended.

The execution of this law is suspended.

7. This law has become a dead letter.

This law has become a dead letter.

This law shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.

This law shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.

The court dismissed the lawsuit.

The court dismissed the lawsuit.

10. The court ordered a retrial of the case.

The court ordered a retrial of the case. ...

Give the murderer the punishment he deserves.

Give the murderer the punishment he deserves.

12. Hate evil, but not sinners.

What is hateful is crime, not sinners.

Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.

Everyone enjoys freedom of speech.

14. Everyone is equal before the law.

Everyone is equal before the law.

15. Time comes first, right comes first.

Turn right first, turn right first.

16. If one person has no rights, others have no corresponding obligations.

No obligations, no rights.

17. In most civil cases, it doesn't matter whether the fault is "major" or "minor".

In most civil cases, it doesn't matter whether the negligent behavior is "serious" or "minor".

18. Traditionally, a firm refers to a partnership, not a company.

Traditionally, a firm refers to a partnership, not a company.

A transaction between two parties should not be detrimental to a third party.

The contract is not binding on the third party.

20. Once an acceptance is made, it cannot be revoked unless the offeror agrees.

Unless the offeror agrees, once an offer is made, it cannot be withdrawn.

2 1. The parties can modify the contract through consultation.

Both parties can change the contract through consultation.

22. Any modification of this contract can only take effect with the written consent of both parties.

Any amendment to this contract can only take effect after both parties sign a written agreement.

23. Any attachment is an integral part of this contract.

All annexes to this contract are an effective part of this contract.

Any deviation from the terms and conditions of the contract must be notified in writing.

Any deviation from the terms of the contract shall be notified in writing.

25. A party's failure to perform all or part of its obligations under this contract shall be regarded as a material breach.

A party's failure to perform all or part of its obligations under this contract shall be regarded as a fundamental breach of contract.

26. Without the consent of the other party, neither party has the right to terminate this contract.

Without the consent of the other party, neither party has the right to terminate this contract.

Examples of invalid contracts are contracts concluded due to false statements, coercion or improper influence.

A contract concluded by fraud, coercion or taking advantage of a person's danger is a revocable contract.

28. If any of the above terms is inconsistent with the following additional terms, the latter shall prevail.

If any of the above clauses conflicts with the following additional clauses, the following additional clauses shall prevail.

Where other laws provide otherwise for the contract, such provisions shall prevail.

No consideration, no contract.

A contract is not valid without consideration.

3 1. Other special terms will be listed below.

If there is any special agreement between Party A and Party B, it will be agreed separately in the following.

32. Through friendly negotiation, Party A and Party B reach an agreement and conclude this contract.

Party A and Party B sign this contract through friendly negotiation.

33. Matters not covered in this contract can be modified or supplemented by both parties through consultation.

If there are any matters not covered in this contract, both parties may amend or supplement it through consultation.

34. The parties may terminate the contract through consultation.

The parties may terminate the contract if they reach an agreement through consultation.

35. Lawyers are not allowed to guide witnesses.

Lawyers are not allowed to induce witnesses.

36. The jury found a guilty verdict, and the judge will deliver a verdict next week.

The jury found him guilty and the judge will sentence him next week.

37. The jury could not reach a unanimous decision.

The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

The plaintiff won the case.

Adjudicate the plaintiff in favor.

39. The court is now in session.

The court is now in session.

40. Court order.

Silence in court.

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