Registration – Compliance Uncovered

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"