Lawyers in Cameroon Are Fighting the Justice System

erosion – n. the gradual destruction of something

civil law – n. laws that deal with the rights of people rather than with crimes

common law – n. laws that developed from court decisions and customs and that form the basis of laws and legal systems

chamber – n. part of a court or justice system

bilingual – adj. able to speak and understand two languages

magistrate – n. a local official who has some of the powers of a judge

curricula – n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.