Law & government

Prawo, administracja, polityka, obowiązki obywatelskie i formalne sprawy.

EnglishPLExample
lawprawoThe law protects consumers.
rulezasada, przepisYou must follow the rules.
regulationregulacjaNew regulations affect businesses.
rightsprawaWorkers have certain rights.
responsibilityodpowiedzialnośćVoting is a civic responsibility.
citizenobywatelEvery citizen can apply online.
governmentrządThe government announced a new policy.
policypolityka, zasadaThis policy affects public transport.
electionwyboryThe election will take place in May.
votegłosować, głosAre you going to vote?
permitpozwolenieYou need a work permit.
application formformularz wnioskuFill in the application form.
identity carddowód osobistyBring your identity card.
passportpaszportMy passport expires next month.
signaturepodpisThe document needs your signature.
deadlineterminThe deadline for applications is Friday.
finemandat, kara pieniężnaHe had to pay a fine.
courtsądThe case went to court.
evidencedowodyThe police found new evidence.
witnessświadekThe witness gave a statement.
contractumowaRead the contract carefully.
clauseklauzulaThis clause is unclear.
legal adviceporada prawnaYou should seek legal advice.
public serviceusługa publicznaHealthcare is a public service.
bureaucracybiurokracjaThe process involves too much bureaucracy.

Useful phrases

You need to submit the application before the deadline.

This regulation applies to all employees.

I’d like to seek legal advice before signing.