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11th Grade
03/21/2013

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Accused
Definition
A person charged with a crime.
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Administrative Law
Definition
A body of law that regulates government agencies and boards.
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By Laws
Definition
A written law formally passed by the municipality.
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Civil Law
Definition
A body of law that deals with the legal rights of individuals.
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Criminal Law
Definition
A body of law that deals with crimes and their punishments.
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Defendant
Definition
The individual or party being sued in a civil action.
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House of commons
Definition
The elected members of parliament in Ottawa.
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Plaintiff
Definition
The individual or party suing in a civil action.
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Ten Commandments
Definition
Laws and rules handed down to Moses by God in Christianity beliefs.
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Private law
Definition
A body of law that deals with the legal rights of individuals.
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