By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

A long-standing relationship [Noun] (a relationship that has existed or continued for a long time).
Tom had a long-standing relationship with Lucy.
We are pleased to have a long-standing relationship with our client.
To take after somebody [Expression] (to be similar in appearance or character to someone in your family).
Her daughter doesn't take after her at all. That boy takes after his father.
Foster family [Noun] (a family that takes care of or bring up children whose parents are dead or unable to look after them).
The number of children living with a foster family is limited to six. There are many children waiting to be part of a foster family.
LAW, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Disqualified [Adjective] (to stop somebody from doing something because they have done something wrong).
He had been drinking and driving and he was disqualified from driving for six months.
She was disqualified from a competition when she refused to empty her pockets after a letter disappeared.
Enact [Verb] (to make into law; to put a law into practice).
The law was finally enacted today.
The state death penalty law was enacted in 1972.
Comes into play [Expression] (come into effect; come into action).
The law on sentencing came into play.
Heavily fine [Noun] (to charge someone a lot of money since he/she has violated a law or regulation).
He was heavily fined for speeding.
The company was heavily fined for polluting the river’s water. He was not only thrown into jail but also heavily fined.
Consequently [Adverb] (as a result; therefore (used to say something that happens because of something else)).
He didn't like the cake; consequently, he threw it all away.
Sarah decided not to use a map; consequently, she got lost and never found her way out of the forest.
He didn’t study for his test; consequently, he failed.