Learning a new language goes beyond just everyday conversation; for professionals or enthusiasts in the legal field, understanding legal terms in a foreign language can be indispensable. Belarusian, the Eastern Slavic language spoken in Belarus, has its own set of legal and law-related vocabulary that could be useful for anyone looking to engage with the local legal system, read legal literature, or simply expand their lexicon. Here are some essential legal and law-related words in Belarusian, their definitions, and example sentences.

Закон (zakon) – Law
This refers to a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
У Беларусі прымальны новы закон аб грамадзянстве.

Адвакат (advakat) – Lawyer
‘Advakat’ refers to an individual whose profession is to provide legal advice and representation to clients.
Адвакат прадставіў інтарэсы свайго кліента ў судзе.

Заканадаўства (zakanadawstva) – Legislation
This is a body of laws that have been enacted by a legislature or other governing body.
Заканадаўства краіны патрабуе ўдасканаленняў.

Суд (sud) – Court
This term refers to an institution that has the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice.
Справа была перададзеная ў вышэйшы суд для разгляду.

Пазоў (pazou) – Lawsuit or Claim
A claim brought to a court for adjudication.
Яны падалі пазоў на кампанію за партнёрскі фраўд.

Кодэкс (kodeks) – Code
Refers specifically to a collection or compendium of laws, rules, or regulations that are systematically arranged.
Крымінальны кодэкс краіны быў абнаўлены.

Вердыкт (verdykt) – Verdict
The formal decision or finding made by a judge or jury in a court proceeding.
Вердыкт прысуду па справе будзе абвешчаны заўтра.

Штраф (shtraf) – Fine or Penalty
A punishment imposed by law for a breach of rules or laws which typically involves the payment of a sum of money.
За парушэнне правіл дарожнага руху быў узложаны штраф.

Догавор (dogavor) – Contract or Agreement
A written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.
Пасля доўгіх перамоў, стараны падпісалі догавор.

Сведчанне (svedchanne) – Testimony
Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Яго сведчанне дапамагло вельмі ў судовым разбіранні.

Правапарушэнне (pravaparushenne) – Offense or Infraction
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
За гэтае правапарушэнне можа быць наложаны адміністрацыйны арышт.

Абвінавачванне (abvinavachvanne) – Prosecution or Accusation
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
Абвінавачванне патрабавала максімальнай кары для абвінавачанага.

Справядлівасць (spravyadlivasts) – Justice
The quality of being just, fairness in the way people are dealt with.
Людзі дамагаюцца справядлівасці і роўнасці праз пратэсты.

Studying these legal terms can enhance your understanding of the Belarusian legal system and could prove essential in professional and educational pursuits. Remember, language mastery can open doors to deeper cultural understanding and more effective communication. Happy learning!