Key terms & definitions

A question concerning what the law permits, prohibits or requires, including responsibility when harm occurs.

Responsibility under the law for an action or harm, which may lead to legal consequences such as having to pay compensation.

A duty imposed by law, such as obeying the law or paying taxes that are legally due.

A court decision that provides a basis for deciding later legal cases.

Authority accepted because it rests on recognised laws and rules; it belongs to an official position rather than the individual holding it.

Using the legal system to seek a remedy for a wrong or protect a right.

A duty or obligation imposed by law.

A freedom or entitlement recognised and protected by law.

The form of business ownership that determines matters such as control, responsibility for debts and how profits can be distributed.

The laws, courts and procedures through which justice is administered in a particular jurisdiction.

The officer commanding a Roman legion.

A traditional story which may preserve historical memories but whose details cannot necessarily be verified.

A prominent Sunday afternoon performance at Glastonbury by an established, well-loved artist, often appealing across generations.

A major unit of the Roman army whose legionary soldiers were Roman citizens.

A major unit of Roman citizen infantry, divided into ten cohorts and commanded by a legate.

The name given by the spirits possessing the man in Mark 5, explained as meaning that they were ‘many’.

A heavily equipped infantry soldier serving in a Roman legion.

A fortified base housing a Roman legion, with accommodation, headquarters, stores and other facilities.

Laws that set requirements for how individuals and organisations behave.

A law or set of laws, or the process of making laws.

Law made by a law-making body. Acts of the UK Parliament are a form of legislation, also called statute law.

Agreement given by a devolved legislature for Westminster to pass legislation concerning devolved matters.

The process through which a Bill is considered by Parliament and becomes an Act following Royal Assent.

The process through which a proposed law is considered, debated, amended and approved before becoming law.

The institution responsible for making laws, such as the UK Parliament.

The lawmaking branch of the state. In the UK, Parliament is the legislature and also scrutinises the executive.

Having the right to exercise power or rule.

The historical status of being born to legally married parents, which affected rights of inheritance. Don John's birth outside marriage makes his position different from his brother's.

The recognition that someone has a rightful claim to exercise power.

The perceived right of a person to exercise authority or make a particular request.