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  • Ab initio

    Ab initio

    Definition :From the beginning

    Related Meanings : "Originally", "Start with", "Initially", "To begin with"

  • Abstract

    Abstract

    Definition:Summery of a record

    Related Meanings:"Synopsis ","Summations","Digest"

  • AKA

    AKA

    Definition:Also known as

    Related Meanings: "Heaving another name ","Alias"

  • ADR

    Definition: Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Related Meanings: "Settlement outside the Court","Meditation","Arbitration"

  • Amicus curie

    Amicus curie

    Definition: Friend of the Court who is not a party to the court but has interest in the outcome.

    Related Meanings:"Advisor to a court ","Volunteer to a case"

  • Appeal

    Appeal

    Definition: Asking a higher court to review the decision or sentence of a trial court because the lower court made an error.

    Related Meanings:"To beg humbly help or support","Usually from a superior"

  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Definition: The official court form filed with the court clerk which tells the court that you are representing yourself in a lawsuit or criminal case or that an attorney is representing you.

    Related Meanings: "To participate in court proceeding ","To present physically or by attorney’s representation in the Court"

  • Appellant

    Appellant

    Definition:The party appealing a decision or judgment to a higher court.

    Related Meanings:"Person who appeals"

  • Bail

    Bail

    Definition:Money or property given to the court for the temporary release of a defendant, to ensure that the defendant will return to court.

    Related Meanings:"Security", "Surety"," Secure the release of a person on payment"

  • Brief

    Brief

    Definition: A written document prepared by a lawyer or party on each side of a dispute and filed with the court in support of their arguments.

    Related Meanings: "Summery", "Information about the issue."

  • Case

    Case

    Definition:A lawsuit or action in a court.

    Related Meanings: "Legal issue", "Litigation"," Trial", "Suit"

  • Certify

    Certify

    Definition: To make known or establish as a fact.

    Related Meanings:"Confirm", "Recognize"

  • Child Support

    Child Support

    Definition: Money paid by a parent to help meet the financial needs of a child.

    Related Meanings:"Maintenance amount", "Living expenses of a child"

  • Claim

    Claim

    Definition: The statement of relief desired.

    Related Meanings: "Formal request or demand", "Application", "Protestation"

  • Contempt of Court

    Contempt of Court

    Definition:A finding that someone disobeyed a court order.

    Related Meanings:"Disrespectful towards court", "Witness tampering", "Failure to comply with Court’s order"

  • Contract

    Contract

    Definition: A legally enforceable agreement between two or more persons or parties.

    Related Meanings:"Agreement", "Promise", "Legal document of commitment enforced by law."

  • Damages

    Damages

    Definition:Money a party receives as compensation

    Related Meanings:"Money paid by a person responsible for causing injury or loss", "compensation", "fine"

  • Default

    Default

    Definition:To fail to respond

    Related Meanings:"Failure", "Non-payment"," Non-compliance"

  • Discovery

    Discovery

    Definition: A formal request by one party in a lawsuit to disclose information or facts known by other parties or witnesses.

    Related Meanings:"Uncovering", "Make known."

  • Dismissal

    Dismissal

    Definition: A judge's decision to end the case.

    Related Meanings:"Discharge", "Put off"

  • Drug Court

    Drug Court

    Definition: A Special Session of the Superior Court that is responsible for hearing cases involving charges of drug offenses.

    Related Meanings: "Judicial body"," Law enforcing court."

  • Eminent Domain

    Eminent Domain

    Definition:The legal process by which private property is taken for public use without the consent of the owner.

    Related Meanings: "Power of government to take private property", "Land acquisation"

  • Evidence

    Evidence

    Definition: Document submitted to prove a case.

    Related Meanings: "Exhibit", "Proof"

  • Ex Parte

    Ex Parte

    Definition: Done for, or at the request of, one side in a case only, without prior notice to the other side.

    Related Meanings: "One party", "One side"

  • Finding

    Finding

    Definition:The court’s or jury’s decision on issues of fact.

    Related Meanings: "Detection", 'result'

  • Foreclosure

    Foreclosure

    Definition: A court order ending the legal ownership of property.

    Related Meanings: "Possession over mortgaged property,"

  • GA

    GA

    Definition: Geographical Area

    Related Meanings: "Geographical Classification"

  • Grievance

    Grievance

    Definition: A complaint filed against anattorney orjudge, claiming an ethics violation.

    Related Meanings: "Injustice", "Objection", "Complaint"

  • Guardian

    Guardian

    Definition:A person who has the power and duty to take care of another person.

    Related Meanings: "Protector", "custodian", "Trustee", "caretaker"

  • Guardian Ad Litem

    Guardian Ad Litem

    Definition:A person, usually a parent, appointed by the court to represent a child or unborn person in a court case.

    Related Meanings: "Guardian for lawsuit"

  • Habeas Corpus

    Habeas Corpus

    Definition: A court order used to bring a person physically before a court in order to test the legality of the person's detention.

    Related Meanings: "Produce the person", "Writ"

  • Injunction

    Injunction

    Definition: A court order to stop doing or to start doing a specific act.

    Related Meanings: "Authoritative order", "Direction", "Mandate"

  • Judgment

    Judgment

    Definition:A court decision. Also called a decree or an order.

    Related Meanings: "Verdict", "Ruling", "Conclusion"

  • Jurisdiction

    Jurisdiction

    Definition: Power and authority of a court to hear and make a judgment in a case.

    Related Meanings: "Authority", "Control", "Administration"

  • Legal Aid or Legal Services

    Legal Aid or Legal Services

    Definition: Free legal representatives in civil cases for income eligible persons.

    Related Meanings: "Legal assistance", "Support"

  • Legal Custody

    Legal Custody

    Definition: Relationship with a child created by court order which gives a person legal responsibility for the physical possession of a minor and the duty to protect, care for and discipline the child.

    Related Meanings: "Guardianship", "Protection", "Safekeeping"

  • Lien

    Lien

    Definition: A charge, hold, or claim upon property of another as security for a debt.

    Related Meanings: "Hold on property", "Charge", "Claim"

  • Lockout

    Lockout

    Definition: Illegally forcing a tenant out of rented property, usually by changing the locks on the doors.

    Related Meanings: "Blockage", "Closure", "Shut down"

  • Mandamus

    Mandamus

    Definition:An order directed to a private corporation, or any of its officers, or to an executive, administrative or judicial officer, or to a lower court, commanding the performance of a particular act.

    Related Meanings: "Judicial command", "Writ"

  • Motion

    Motion

    Definition: A written request to the court in a case.

    Related Meanings: "Communication", "Curtsey"

  • Ne Exeat

    Ne Exeat

    Definition:A legal paper requesting that a person be required to remain within the jurisdiction of the court.

    Related Meanings: "Neediest", "Restraint from leaving"

  • Non-Suit

    Non-Suit

    Definition: Vacating a case by the court, usually for failure to prosecute.

    Related Meanings: "Dismiss", "Discard of suit"

  • Order

    Order

    Definition: A written direction of a court or judge to do or refrain from doing certain acts.

    Related Meanings: "Command", "Decree"

  • Pari Passu

    Pari Passu

    Definition: Side by side

    Related Meanings: "Equal footing", "Same rate"

  • Parole

    Parole

    Definition:Release from incarceration after serving part of a sentence.

    Related Meanings: "Liberate", "Pardon", " Set free"

  • Petition

    Petition

    Definition: A formal written request to a court, which starts a proceeding.

    Related Meanings: "Request", "Solicitation", "Prayer"

  • Plaintiff

    Plaintiff

    Definition: The petitioner or person who sues or starts a civil case.

    Related Meanings:"Complainant", "Suitor", "Litigant", "Applicant"

  • Plea

    Plea

    Definition:An accused persons answer to a criminal charge.

    Related Meanings:Justification", "Argument", "Apology"

  • Pro se

    Pro se

    Definition: yourself

    Related Meanings: "Own behalf"," For oneself"

  • Quid Pro Quo

    Quid Pro Quo

    Definition:A favour or advantage granted in return for something

    Related Meanings:"Substitute","Recompense"

  • Record

    Record

    Definition:The pleadings, the exhibits and the transcript made by the court reporter of all proceedings in a trial.

    Related Meanings:"Document", "File", "Description"

  • Restitution

    Restitution

    Definition: Money ordered to be paid by the defendant to the victim to reimburse the victim for the costs of the crime.

    Related Meanings:"Compensation","Redress", "Indemnity"

  • Sentences

    Sentences

    Definition: The penalty imposed by a judge.

    Related Meanings:"Penalty", "Punishment", "Adjudication"

  • Statute

    Statute

    Definition: A law enacted by a legislative body.

    Related Meanings:"Act", "Rule", "Regulation", "Enactment", "Legislation"

  • Stay

    Stay

    Definition: Temporarily stopping a judicial proceeding.

    Related Meanings:"Stop", "Hold", "Pause", "Interrupt"

  • Title

    Title

    Definition: Legal recognition of the ownership of property.

    Related Meanings: "Right", "Entitle", "Designate"

  • Vacate

    Vacate

    Definition: To cancel or rescind a court order.

    Related Meanings: "Leave", "Rescind", "Repeal", "Nullify"

  • Violation

    Violation

    Definition: An offense or disobey of law.

    Related Meanings:"Infringement", "Breach"," Wrong-doing"," Non-compliance"

  • Voir Dire

    Voir Dire

    Definition: To speak the truth.

    Related Meanings: "Preliminary examination of witness", "Oath administered to witness"

  • Wage Withholding

    Wage Withholding

    Definition: A court order to deduct child support or alimony payments from someone’s wage.

    Related Meanings: "Hold back wage", "Restrict payment"

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