Alternative procedure agreement a type of indigenous land use agreement. Terms defined as per the laws listed cpl, pen, vtl. Definitions criminal terminology for law enforcement officers leos adversary proceeding a hearing at which both the prosecutor and defendant have an opportunity to appear, present evidence, testify, and crossexamine other witnesses affidavit a sworn statement made before a. To find all definitions that include a specific term, enter a word or phrase below. The easiesttoread, most userfriendly guide to legal terms. This list of common legal words was compiled by the connecticut judicial branch solely as a public service. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. The definitions within this document are not comprehensive and are not intended to serve as a substitute for independent research of the law. Definitions criminal terminology for law enforcement officers leos adversary proceeding a hearing at which both the prosecutor and defendant have an opportunity to appear, present evidence, testify, and crossexamine other witnesses affidavit a sworn statement made before a person legally allowed to take oaths notary. In contract law, a release, absolution, or discharge from an. Glossary of criminal legal terms glossary of terms criminal acquittal.
For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below. The state and federal laws were a primary source for many of the definitions. Rape, legal definitions of a recent united nations report suggests that, on average, over 250,000 cases of rape or attempted rape are reported each year worldwide, while the u. Law follows certain practices and customs in order to deal with crime, business, social relationships, property, finance, etc. The definitions within this document are not comprehensive and are not intended to serve as. While we cannot provide all related terms here on this site, we have selected a few of the most important legal terms for you to know. Abandon v abate v to abate a nuisance abatement abdicate v abdication abduct v abduction abet v to aid and abet abetment abeyance in abeyance ab initio abode abolish v to abolish slavery.
To adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part. An easytounderstand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at merriamwebster. Law firms that have confirmed to us that they are open during this time are marked open for business on their listing and profile. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.
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Law definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Physics terms definitions and units page 2 this document is issued by the wjec to assist teachers with the preparation of candidates for the gce examination in physics. The notice would designate a reasonable amount of time before the new terms would go into effect for all users, and if you continued to use the site thereafter, your use would constitute consent to the new terms. Business law and legal definition business law encompasses the law governing contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and employment law, business organizations, property, and bailments. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Blacks law dictionary definitions of the terms and phrases of american and english jurisprudence, ancient and modern by henry campbell black, m. Affidavit a written statement in which the facts stated are sworn or affirmed to be true. Clear definitions of legal terms written in common terminology. Abduction taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion.
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Blacks law dictionary free online legal dictionary. Administrative notices are no longer used by the court. The law is controlled and enforced by the controlling authority. Nolan associate justice, massachusetts supreme judicial court and jacqueline m. The following words, whenever they appear in this code, shall have the signification attached to. Default definitions of person in state statutes state broad definition of person for all state statutes that includes corporate entities other definitions alabama ala. Although commonly referred to as the guilty act this is rather simplistic, as the. This is a partial list of these legal latin terms, which are wholly or substantially drawn from latin. It also is used as a synonym for venue, meaning the geographic area over which the court has territorial jurisdiction to decide cases. Abduction the offense of taking away a wife, child, or ward, by deceitful persuasion, force, or violence. Definition of law terms and legal definitions located in the new york state criminal procedure law, penal law and vehicle and traffic law code.
The definitions were produced by the principal examiners for ph1, 2, 4 and 5 working as a team. A finding that the defendant is not guilty of the charges brought by the government. This finding may be reached by the trial judge in a case tried before a judge alone or by the jury in a case tried before a jury. This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Definitions criminal terminology for law enforcement. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, there are many new terms that you will encounter. Glossary of legal latin a fortiori from stronger argument used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one ab initio from the beginning if a contract is void say for mistake ab initio, this has the consequence that no. Law dictionary search more than 10,000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. As we trace the history of particular words we see that the meaning given them by courts in one.
Noun n the codes c and u show whether a noun, or a particular sense of a noun, is countable an agenda, two agendas or uncountable. This article needs additional citations for verification. The law as established in previous court decisions. Accessory not the perpetrator of the crime but in some way involved without being present in the commission of the crime. If there is a term you are looking for please use our search form below and enter the legal term. When dealing with legal matters or starting an education in law, there are basic terms that can help you understand courtroom and legal documents.
The a to z guide to legal phrases this is only a basic guide. Glossary of legal terminology most frequently used terms glossary of legal terminology edited and expanded by john lombardi aka. Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. The 2nd edition has over 15k legal terms for your business and research use. Law term dictionary legal definitions new york state law. Diversity, equity and inclusion terms and definitions. Glossary of legal terms federal court of australia. A court order authorizing an officer to arrest a person and bring that person before the nearest available magistrate judge. This is a partial list of these legal latin terms, which are wholly or substantially drawn. Law definition is a binding custom or practice of a community.
Definition of law is a rule of conduct developed by the government or society over a certain territory. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers. Below is our growing list of legal definitions beginning with the letter a. Acquittal in criminal law, a finding of not guilty. New york state law consolidated laws of new york a comprehensive online digest of nys criminal code. The truth in lending act is a federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms. This finding may be reached by the trial judge in a case tried before a judge alone or by the jury. As used herein, cff includes cff and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents. The intent of this glossary is to provide the layperson with a general understanding of terms commonly used in probate law.
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