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a.k.a.
Definition
Also known as; frequently used in captions.
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abstract of title
Definition
Excerpts from the official records containing the essential information to show the chain of title to real estate and the facts of record that bear upon its marketability.
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ad damnum
Definition
The clause of a writ or declaration containing statement of damages claimed.
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ad hoc
Definition
For only the particular case at hand.
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adjudication
Definition
The rendering of a decision; sometimes the decision itself.
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ad litem
Definition
For the purposes of the suit.
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a fortiori
Definition
with greater reason or more convinving force.
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alinude
Definition
From another source; from outside.
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allegation
Definition
The claim of a fact that a party makes in a pleading.
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allocution
Definition
Formality of court's inquiry of prisoner as to whether he/she has any legal cause to show why judgment should not be pronounced against him/her on a verdict of conviction.
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amicus curiae
Definition
Friend of the court; one who volunteers information, with the court's permission, on matters of law.
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ancillary
Definition
auxiliary, supplementary
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annotations
Definition
The case summaries which follow and construe the statutes printed in the commercially produced statute books. They are not official.
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answer
Definition
The defendant's pleading which responds to the plaintiff's petition or complaint.
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ante
Definition
listed prior in same index or material
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appearance
Definition
The act of submitting oneself to the court officially, usually by the attorney filing an appearance with the clerk.
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appellant
Definition
The party seeking a change in a lower court's decision or administrative order by an appeal to a higher court.
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appellate court
Definition
the court which hears appeals from the decisions of other courts, as contrasted with a trial court where the cases are litigated initially.
Term
arraignment
Definition
In criminal law, the formal hearing at which the defendant is called before the judge to plead to the charge.
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asportation
Definition
A carrying away; felonious removal of goods.
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attachment
Definition
a procedure whereby the plaintiff secures a lien against the property of the defendant to satisfy an obligation which may not yet be determined.
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attorney of record
Definition
The attorney whose name appears in the official record as the lawyer representing the party.
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bail
Definition
The process of taking some security to guarantee that an accused person will appear at a hearing or trial.
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bailiff
Definition
The courtroom attandant who maintains order and facilitates the conduct of the trial.
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best evidence
Definition
Evidence from the most reliable source; an original against a copy.
Term
bill of sale
Definition
An instrument evidencing a transfer of personal property.
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brief
Definition
The document that a lawyer files with the court arguing the law and facts in support of his or her case.
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burden of proof
Definition
the duty that falls upon a party to prove a fact affirmatively.
Term
canon
Definition
A system of correlated rules or standards.
Term
caption
Definition
The heading on a pleading, containing name of court, county, parties, and the title of the document.
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causa mortis
Definition
in contemplation of death.
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caveat
Definition
warning
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caveat emptor
Definition
Let the buyer beware
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certiorari
Definition
appellate review proceeding examining action of inferior court for further information; a writ of review or inquiry.
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chambers
Definition
A judge's office.
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change of venue
Definition
Moving a case from one county to another.
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chattel
Definition
An item of personal property
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chattel real
Definition
An item of personal property so affixed to the real estate as to be considered a part thereof; a fixture.
Term
circumstantial evidence
Definition
Indirect evidence; evidence from which you can draw a conclusion, but it, itself, does not establish the fact.
Term
civil
Definition
Relating to private rights and remedies sought by suit, distinct from criminal proceedings.
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code
Definition
compilation of all existing law in effect under a system of subjects in a particular jurisdiction
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collusion
Definition
secret cooperation for a fraudulent purpose.
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common law
Definition
Law evolving from ancient custom, from judicial decision and casual statutes, as contrasted with a concerted plan of statutory enactments.
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complainant
Definition
the party making complaint, thus instigating prosecution in a legal action.
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complaint
Definition
the first document filed in a lawsuit by the plaintiff setting forth claim or case.
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condemnation
Definition
the taking of private property for puplic use upon the payment of compensation.
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consideration
Definition
in contract law, value given or recieved; can be money, services, or property or mutual performances; the factor that makes a contract binding.
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contempt of court
Definition
Acts which impede the court. It can be failure to carry out an order, or it can be disrespectful conduct.
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contingent fee
Definition
the lawyer must win to get paid.
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contumacy
Definition
stubborn resistance to authority
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corpus delicti
Definition
the body of the crime, that is, the physical object upon which the crime was committed.
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corroboration
Definition
that which strengthens or confirms
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costs
Definition
the expenses of a trial or proceeding which may be charged to one or both of the parties. Usually does not include the attorney's fees.
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count
Definition
A distinct statement of plaintiff's cause of action. A complaint or indictment may contain one or more counts.
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counterclaim
Definition
the claim that a defendant may make against a plaintiff in the plaintiff's action against him.
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court of record
Definition
court which is required to make a record of and preserve its proceedings.
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cross-examination
Definition
Interrogation of a party or a witness by the other side to test knowledge, observation, and credibility.
Term
d/b/a
Definition
doing business as
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damages
Definition
the monetary redress which one seeks to recover from another.
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declaratory judgment
Definition
one which simply declares the rights of parties or expresses opinion of the court on a question of law without ordering anything to be done. It is distinguished from other actions in that it does not seek execution or performance from the defendant or opposing parties.
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decree
Definition
a decision or order of a court, often a dissolution of a marriage decree.
Term
deed
Definition
an instrument effecting a transfer of real estate.
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default
Definition
usually in a pleading, a failure to take a required step within a specified time; can result in a default judgment agains the one who failed to act.
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defendant
Definition
one against whom the action is brought
Term
deja vu
Definition
already seen, the illusion of having previously experienced something actually encountered for the first time.
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de jure
Definition
legitimate, lawful
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de minimus
Definition
insignificant, minute, frivolous.
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demurrer
Definition
a pleading which says, "I admit, for the purpose of argument, that your claimed facts are true, but those facts do not give you a valid claim against me."
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de novo
Definition
anew; starting over as though not done before.
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deposition
Definition
taking testimony outside the courtroom before a court reporter with the other side present for purpose of cross-examination. The testimony is given under oath and reduced to writing.
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dictum
Definition
in a court's decision, that statement of a rule or principle of law which is not essential to the determination of the issues in a particular case but is used to explain the Court's reasoning.
Term
digest
Definition
A multi-volume collection of abbreviated case summaries arranged by subject matter. A research tool.
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directed verdict
Definition
A verdict that the judge instructs the jury to return which it must do. Used when there are no factual issues for the jury to decide.
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direct evidence
Definition
That offered by eyewitnesses as contrasted to circumstantial evidence from which conclusions are drawn.
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direct examination
Definition
Interrogatories of one's own party or witness.
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discovery
Definition
the pretrial process whereby one side seeks to discover facts known by the other side. May be done by means of deposition, written interrogatories, physical examination, or production of books and records.
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dismissal without prejudice
Definition
dismissal without trial which permits party to bring another civil action for the same cause unless civil action is otherwise barred.
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dismissal with prejudice
Definition
dismissal without trial which bars the assertion of the same cause of action or claim against the same party.
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dissent
Definition
The opinion of a judge who does not agree with the majority of the court.
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dissolution
Definition
Termination. Frequently used in "dissolution of marriage."
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domicile
Definition
the actual place that is home to the person. It is stronger than residence. You may have several residences simultaneously, but only one domicile.
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double jeopardy
Definition
being prosecuted for the same crime twice.
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due process
Definition
According a person all of the rights and privileges afforded by the law.
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e.g.
Definition
exempli gratia; for example
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easement
Definition
a right of access onto, over, under, or across real property.
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emancipation
Definition
freed of parental control although not yet having reached age of majority.
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embezzlement
Definition
Fraudulent use of money entrusted to one's care.
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eminent domain
Definition
the power to take private property for public use through condemnation proceedings and compensation.
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en banc
Definition
All of the judges of one court sitting together.
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enjoin
Definition
Usually to stop a person from doing some act by court order.
Term
equity
Definition
As used in trial work, means a system of justice for causes of action not governed by specific statutes or law. Negligence is a law action. Injunction is an equity action.
Term
equity
Definition
As used in property or contract law, means the interest that person has in property he/she is mortgaging or is buying; the amount remaining over and above the amount of the mortgage thereon or balance due on the purchase price under the contract to buy the same.
Term
escrow
Definition
Held by a third party until an agreed event takes place.
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estate
Definition
the total probate assets of a deceased person.
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et al
Definition
and others
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et seq
Definition
and following
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et ux
Definition
and wife
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exception
Definition
A legal objection to ruling of court.
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exculpatory
Definition
refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify, or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt.
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ex officio
Definition
by virtue or because of an office.
Term
ex parte
Definition
by or for one person, not adversary
Term
ex relatione
Definition
upon relation or information. Legal proceedings which are instituted by the attorney general or other proper person in the name and on behalf of the state, but on the information ant at the instigation of an individual who has a private interest in the matter, are said to be taken "on the relation" (Ex relatione) of such person, who is called the "relator." Such a cause is usually entitled thus: State ex rel. Doe v. Roe
Term
extradition
Definition
surrender of an alleged criminal by one state to another.
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felony
Definition
a serious crime established by statute, punishable by imprisonment.
Term
fiduciary
Definition
a broad term for one who has a trust to perform; trustees, guardians, and agents are all fiduciaries.
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foreclosure
Definition
action to take posession of mortgaged property and to collect for amounts still due and owing theron when the conditions set forth in the mortgage have not been met.
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fraud
Definition
Intentional perversion of truth for purposes of persuading another to part with something of value.
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garnishee
Definition
To take by legal authority.
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garnishment
Definition
action compelling a third party (usually an employer) to pay some of the defendant's money to the plaintiff.
Term
grand jury
Definition
Hears criminal accusations and holds for trial or refuses to indict.
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guardian
Definition
One appointed by the court to be responsible for the person and/or property of another.
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guardian ad litem
Definition
appointed to protect a minor defendant's interest during specific litigation.
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habeas corpus
Definition
writ for the release of a prisoner.
Term
headnote
Definition
the paragraphed material which precedes the opinion of the court describing the issues in a particular decision.
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heir
Definition
one who inherits property of another by operation of law rather than by a will.
Term
hornbook law
Definition
those principles of law which are known generally to all and are free from doubt and ambiguity.
Term
hostile witness
Definition
witness who manifests so much hostility or prejudice under examination in chief that the party who has called witness is allowed to cross-examine him or her, i.e., to treat witness as thought he or she had been called by the opposite party.
Term
hung jury
Definition
a jury that cannot agree on a verdict.
Term
hypothetical question
Definition
a question asking an expert witness to assume proved facts and eliciting witness' opinion based on those facts.
Term
i.e.
Definition
id est; that is
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impeachment
Definition
destruction of witness' credibility
Term
in camera
Definition
in chambers
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inculpatory
Definition
that which tends to incriminate or bring about a criminal conviction.
Term
indictment
Definition
a formal charge by a grand jury.
Term
infra
Definition
below, later in this document.
Term
injunction
Definition
a court order prohibiting some action.
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in limine
Definition
on or at the threshold; at the very beginning, preliminary
Term
in personam
Definition
against a person to impose a liability or obligation
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in re
Definition
in the matter of; concerning
Term
inter alia
Definition
among other things.
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interlineation
Definition
amending of pleading or motion by written insertion between words or lines already typed or printed.
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interlocutory
Definition
temporary or intermediate; not final.
Term
interrogatories
Definition
written questions propounded by one party and served on adversary, who must serve written answers thereto under oath.
Term
inter vivos
Definition
Among the living, done during lifetime.
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irrelevant
Definition
not pertinent; does not relate to the matter at issue.
Term
issue
Definition
a point of dispute between the parties to a lawsuit.
Term
joint tenancy
Definition
an ownership of property by two or more persons; when one joint tenant dies, his or her interest passes to the other tenants.
Term
judgment
Definition
formal decision given by court.
Term
judge pro term
Definition
lawyer appointed by judge to sit on bench when regular judge cannot be there.
Term
jurat
Definition
synonymous with acknowledgement; place on document for signatures to be notarized.
Term
lease
Definition
a document evidencing the transfer of the use of property for a limited time.
Term
lessee
Definition
one who leases property from another, a tenant
Term
lessor
Definition
one who leases property to another; landlord.
Term
levy
Definition
seizing property through a court order.
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lex loci
Definition
the law of the place
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liable
Definition
responsible, chargeable with
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libel
Definition
defamation by writing
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lien
Definition
a charge against property
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lis pendens
Definition
A pending lawsuit
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litigate
Definition
To carry on legal contest by judicial process.
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mala files
Definition
with bad faith
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mandamus
Definition
order of a higher court directing a lower court to take certain action.
Term
mesne
Definition
intermediate
Term
Miranda Rule Warning
Definition
The requirement that a person receive certain warnings relating to privilege against self-incrimination (right to remain silent) and right to the presence and advice of an attorney before any custodial interrogation by law enforcement authorities.
Term
misdemeanor
Definition
offense not punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Term
mortgagee
Definition
one who takes a mortgage (borrower)
Term
mortgagor
Definition
one who gives a mortgage (lender)
Term
movant
Definition
applicant for rule or order in court
Term
nise prius
Definition
trial court where tried to jury as distinguished from appellate court.
Term
next friend
Definition
the equivalent of a guardian, but not appointed as such. Usually seen in litigation where next friend brings the action on behalf of a minor.
Term
nolle prosequi
Definition
(commonly nolle pros) an entry on the record denoting that the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in action or suit.
Term
nolo contendere
Definition
I do not contest the claim
Term
non sequitur
Definition
fallacy; it does not follow.
Term
nunc pro tunc
Definition
entered at a time subsequent with retroactive effect
Term
objection
Definition
method of directing attention to an error in the course of the trial
Term
open court
Definition
when court is in session
Term
ordinance
Definition
a municipal statute
Term
parties
Definition
the persons actively concerned in the prosecution and defense of a legal proceeding, such as plaintiff and defendant. This does not include counsel.
Term
pendente lite
Definition
while suit is pending
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per capita
Definition
by the head; all eligible share and share alike
Term
peremptory challenge
Definition
excusing a prospective juror without explanation or reason
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perjury
Definition
false swearing
Term
petitioner
Definition
one making written request for relief in court.
Term
petit jury
Definition
the ordinary jury, distinguished from grand jury.
Term
plagarism
Definition
theft of literary property
Term
plaintiff
Definition
the person or company or corporation or any legal entity named in caption of lawsuit as bringing the action.
Term
plea
Definition
a pleading in a civil or criminal case.
Term
pleading
Definition
an instrument used to frame the issues in a lawsuit.
Term
poll
Definition
after a verdict to examine each juror separately as to concurrence in verdict.
Term
power of attorney
Definition
written authorization to act as one's agent
Term
praecipe
Definition
any of various writs commanding a person to do something or to appear and show cause why he/she should not.
Term
prayer
Definition
A request that the court will grant relief desired.
Term
preliminary hearing
Definition
first appearance before a judge, for purpose of determining whether there are grounds for prosecution.
Term
preponderance
Definition
greater weight, said of evidence.
Term
pre-sentence
Definition
a study of a defendant made by investigation by probation and parole officer prior to sentencing.
Term
prima facie
Definition
on the first appearance. A prima facie case is such as will suffice until contradicted and overcome by other evidence.
Term
pro hac vice
Definition
for this occasion
Term
prohibition
Definition
order of a higher court ordering a lower court or official to refrain from taking certain action.
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pro se
Definition
for oneself; in one's own behalf.
Term
prohibition
Definition
order of a higher court ordering a lower court or official to refrain from taking certain action.
Term
punitive damages
Definition
monetary compensation awarded to plaintiff in a lawsuit in excess of what compensates fro property loss, awarded to redress for mental anguish suffered from defendant's misconduct or to punish defendant for wrong and evil actions.
Term
putative
Definition
commonly accepted or supposed.
Term
quash
Definition
to set aside as void
Term
quasi judicial
Definition
part judicial, of judicial character. Often said of administrative agencies.
Term
quid pro quo
Definition
one equivalent for another
Term
quitclaim
Definition
to release or relinquish a claim. A quitclaim deed releases right or title to another without professing validity of title.
Term
rebuttal
Definition
state of trial proceedings demonstrating evidence of previous witnesses as untrue; the evidence itself.
Term
recidivist
Definition
habitual criminal
Term
reciprocal
Definition
a mutual shared interest or legal action by each of two judicial areas.
Term
recognizance
Definition
an obligation entered into in court requiring a performance of an act, such as appearance in court.
Term
record
Definition
the official proceedings of a trial
Term
redundant
Definition
needlessly repetitive
Term
reply
Definition
the pleading that responds to an answer
Term
res
Definition
literally, the thing; i.e., the trust res is the property held in trust
Term
res gestae
Definition
things done; especially the acts and declarations admissible in evidence that form the environment of a litigated issue, considered as exception to hearsay rule.
Term
res ipsa loquitur
Definition
the thing speaks for itself.
Term
res judicata
Definition
a think or point formerly in controversy but now judicially settled.
Term
respondent
Definition
person against whom relief is asked, who opposes prayer of petition
Term
retainer
Definition
the arrangement (or the fee) where a lawyer undertakes to represent a client; usually refers to a continuing arrangement.
Term
rigor mortis
Definition
rigidity of muscles occurring after death.
Term
riparian rights
Definition
rights which accrue to owner of land on the banks of a waterway.
Term
security agreement
Definition
a lien on goods or personal property to secure payment on the purchase price of goods on the installment plan; replaces the old chattel mortgage.
Term
separate maintenance
Definition
allowance granted to a spouse for support of the spouse and children while living apart from husband/wife.
Term
show cause
Definition
a directrion to appear and present reasons to court why some order or decree should not take effect or be confirmed.
Term
sic
Definition
Latin for "thus in the original." Exact reproduction.
Term
sine qua non
Definition
the essential element
Term
slander
Definition
oral defamation
Term
special judge
Definition
one selected from a panel to serve as judge in a particular case.
Term
stare decisis
Definition
the rule of precedent; that which is decided once will be applied in the future.
Term
statute
Definition
the written law as enacted by the legislature.
Term
statute of limitations
Definition
statute specifying a time period within which something must be done or rights will be lost.
Term
stipulation
Definition
the agreement of counsel as to the existence of certain facts or circumstances.
Term
sua sponte
Definition
of its own will or motion.
Term
subpoena
Definition
under penalty or pain; order of the court requiring a witness to appear.
Term
subpoena ad testificandum
Definition
subpoena to testify
Term
subpoena duces tecum
Definition
An order of the court for a witness to produce documents or records.
Term
sui juris
Definition
of one's own right.
Term
suo nomine
Definition
in one's own name
Term
summary judgment
Definition
decision given by court without delay or formality of full proceedings.
Term
summons
Definition
a writ of notification requiring the person to appear and defend.
Term
support
Definition
the sums required of a divorced parent for the support of the children of the marriage.
Term
supra
Definition
above, earlier in this document.
Term
tenants in common
Definition
a joint tenancy of two or more people, but when one tenant in common dies his or her interest passes to his or her heirs, etc., not to the other tenants.
Term
tenancy by entirety
Definition
a joint tenancy between husband and wife; each is considered as owning the whole; when one dies, the other still owns the property.
Term
tort
Definition
a civil wrong (as compared to a crime) for which a suit for damages may be brought.
Term
transcript
Definition
an official reporting of the proceedings of a trial
Term
trauma
Definition
physical or mental injury to a person caused by external violence.
Term
trust
Definition
the placing of property in one's hands for the benefit of another.
Term
U.C.C.
Definition
Uniform Commercial Code
Term
ultra vires
Definition
outside of the scope of authority to act
Term
unclean hands
Definition
one of the equitable maxims embodying the principle that a party seeking equitable relief must not have done any dishonest act in the transaction upon which he or she maintains an action of equity.
Term
usury
Definition
charging more than the legal rate of interest.
Term
vendee
Definition
buyer
Term
vendor
Definition
seller
Term
venire
Definition
an entire panel from which the jury is drawn
Term
venue
Definition
the place of jurisdiction
Term
viz
Definition
videlicet; namely
Term
voir dire
Definition
speak the truth; a preliminary examination to determine competency of witness or juror
Term
wanton
Definition
grossly negligent or careless
Term
ward
Definition
A person placed in the care of a guardian by court order.
Term
warrant
Definition
a written order directing the arrest of a person or persons, issued by a court, body, or official having authority to issue warrants of arrest.
Term
weight of evidence
Definition
a phrase which indicates the relative value of the totality of evidence presented on one side of a judicial dispute, in light of the evidence presented on the other side.
Term
whiplash injury
Definition
neck injury commonly associated with "rear-end" automobile collisions.
Term
work product
Definition
that work done by an attorney in the process of representing the client which is ordinarily not subject to discovery.
Term
writ
Definition
court order commanding or authorizing some action.
Term
abduct
Definition
draw away from the median of the body.
Term
abscess
Definition
localized collection of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces.
Term
acetabelum
Definition
socket in the pelvis within which the head of the femur fits.
Term
acromioclavicular joint
Definition
shoulder - collarbone junction.
Term
adduct
Definition
draw toward the median line of the body
Term
allesthesia
Definition
the circumstance whereby a sensation such as pain or touch is experienced at a point remote from that at which the stimulus occurs.
Term
anastomosis
Definition
A connection between two vessels
Term
brachial plexus
Definition
a network of vessels and nerves in the shoulder/arm region.
Term
bronchiectasis
Definition
dilation of the bronchial tubes
Term
bruit
Definition
sound or murmur heard in ausculation, especially an abnormal one.
Term
cerebrospinal
Definition
pertaining to the brain and spinal cord.
Term
cesarean section
Definition
(not capitalized) a surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus, performed to deliver a fetus.
Term
cholecystectomy
Definition
excision of the gallbladder
Term
chondromalacia
Definition
abnormal softening of cartilage
Term
creatinine
Definition
substance found in muscle and blood and excreted in the urine.
Term
discogram
Definition
graphic record of the view of an intervertebral disk.
Term
dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing.
Term
eccymosis
Definition
small hemmorrhagic spot on the skin - larger than a petechia
Term
edema
Definition
presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body
Term
encephalopathy
Definition
any degenerative disease of the brain.
Term
fasciculated
Definition
clustundles.ered together or occurring in b
Term
fascitis
Definition
inflammation of a fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that lies deep under the skin.
Term
foramenotomy
Definition
the operation of removing the roof of the intervertebral foramina for the relief of nerve root compression.
Term
fundus
Definition
the bottom or base of anything - e.g., uterus, eye.
Term
gallbladder
Definition
(one word) small, pear-shaped muscular sac, located under the right lobe of the liver, in which bile secreted by the liver is stored until needed by the body for digestion.
Term
gastroenteritis
Definition
an acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines.
Term
glioblastoma
Definition
a rapidly growing tumor.
Term
hypotension
Definition
abnormally low blood pressure.
Term
hypoxia
Definition
reduction of sufficient oxygen in tissues in spite of adequate blood supply.
Term
ileum
Definition
a portion of the small intestine.
Term
ileus
Definition
a bowel obstruction
Term
ilium
Definition
pelvis, part of the hipbone.
Term
laminectomy
Definition
excision of the posterior arch of a vertebrae.
Term
laminotomy
Definition
division of the lamina of a vertebra
Term
laparoscopy
Definition
examination of the interior of the abdomen by means of instrument called a laparoscope
Term
lordosis
Definition
abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Term
luxation
Definition
dislocation in which bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint cavity
Term
nystagmus
Definition
involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball.
Term
oophorocystectomy
Definition
excision of an ovarian cyst
Term
opthalmology
Definition
the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions and diseases of the eye.
Term
paracentesis
Definition
aspiration
Term
patella
Definition
kneecap
Term
perfusion
Definition
the passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ.
Term
petechia, plural petechiae
Definition
a tiny red spot on the skin, but usually used in the plural
Term
plantar fasciitis
Definition
inflammation of the fascia of the sole of the foot
Term
Raynaud's disease
Definition
Vascular disorder characterized by ischemia of the fingers or toes.
Term
synocope
Definition
temporary suspension of consciousness, a faint or swoon
Term
spondylitis
Definition
inflammation of one or more vertebrae
Term
spondylosis
Definition
degenerative changes of vertebrae
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
forward displacement of a lumbar vertebra(e)
Term
stapedectomy
Definition
surgical creation of a small opening in the stapes
Term
viscid
Definition
sticky, thick
Term
xiphoid
Definition
shaped like a sword, as in xiphoid process
Term
a-
Definition
without, absence of
Term
ab-
Definition
away from
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ad-
Definition
to/toward
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an
Definition
without
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ante-
Definition
before
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anti-
Definition
against
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bi-
Definition
two
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brady-
Definition
slow
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contra-
Definition
against
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ecto-
Definition
outside
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endo-
Definition
within
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exo-
Definition
outside
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glyc-
Definition
sweet
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hyper-
Definition
above
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hypo-
Definition
below
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im-
Definition
not
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infra-
Definition
under/below
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inter-
Definition
between
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intra-
Definition
inside
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mal-
Definition
bad
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macro-
Definition
large
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meso-
Definition
middle
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meta-
Definition
after
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mut-
Definition
change
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patho-
Definition
disease
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peri-
Definition
surrounding
Term
retro-
Definition
back
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sub-
Definition
under/below
Term
supra-
Definition
above
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super-
Definition
over/above
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tachy-
Definition
fast
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trans-
Definition
through, across, beyond
Term
ultra-
Definition
beyond, excess
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-asis
Definition
condition
Term
-asthenia
Definition
weakness
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-ectomy
Definition
excision, surgical removal
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-genic
Definition
producing, causing
Term
-itia, itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
Definition
reduction, destruction
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor, swelling
Term
-oscopy, -osopy
Definition
to view
Term
-ostomy
Definition
creation of an artificial opening
Term
-otomy
Definition
cut into
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-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-penia
Definition
insufficiency
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-plegia
Definition
paralysis
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-pnea
Definition
breathing
Term
-sclerosis
Definition
hardening
Term
-sepsis
Definition
infection
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-stasis
Definition
control/stop
Term
-tropic
Definition
influencing
Term
bronch-
Definition
windpipe
Term
cardi-
Definition
heart
Term
carp
Definition
wrist
Term
cutane
Definition
skin
Term
cyst
Definition
bladder
Term
cyt
Definition
cell
Term
derm
Definition
skin
Term
dors
Definition
back
Term
encephal
Definition
brain
Term
enter
Definition
intestines
Term
erythr
Definition
red
Term
gangli
Definition
swelling
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gastr
Definition
stomach
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hema
Definition
blood
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hepat
Definition
liver
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homeo
Definition
same
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lact
Definition
milk
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leuko
Definition
white
Term
lip
Definition
fat
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mening
Definition
membrane
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morph
Definition
shape/form
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myo
Definition
muscle
Term
hephr
Definition
kidney
Term
olfact
Definition
to smell
Term
oo
Definition
egg, ovum
Term
oss, oste
Definition
bone
Term
phleb
Definition
vein
Term
pleur
Definition
rib
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pod
Definition
foot
Term
proct
Definition
rectum
Term
psych
Definition
mind
Term
puber
Definition
adult
Term
pyr
Definition
fever
Term
ren
Definition
kidney
Term
scler
Definition
hard
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somat
Definition
body
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strat
Definition
layer
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thromb
Definition
clot
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ven
Definition
vein
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acede
Definition
to agree
Term
adherence
Definition
close attachment, devotion
Term
adherents
Definition
supporters of a cause
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allude
Definition
to refer to indirectly
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elude
Definition
to avoid
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allusion
Definition
indirect reference
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illusion
Definition
erroneous belief or perception
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elusion
Definition
avoidance
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ascent
Definition
upward slope
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assent
Definition
agreement, to agree
Term
bier
Definition
coffin stand
Term
biannual
Definition
occurring twice a year
Term
biennial
Definition
occurring once every two years
Term
cannon
Definition
large gun
Term
canon
Definition
code of law
Term
censer
Definition
incense container
Term
censure
Definition
a reprimand
Term
quire
Definition
one twentieth of a ream of paper
Term
complement
Definition
something that completes, makes whole
Term
compliment
Definition
expression of praise, to praise
Term
consul
Definition
government official
Term
discreet
Definition
reserved, respectful
Term
discrete
Definition
individual, distinct
Term
elicit
Definition
to bring out
Term
illicit
Definition
illegal, forbidden
Term
emigrate
Definition
to leave one region or country to settle in another, emigrate from
Term
immigrate
Definition
to settle in a region or country other than one's native area; immigrate to
Term
eminent
Definition
distinguished
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imminent
Definition
about to occur
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feint
Definition
misleading movement
Term
foreword
Definition
preface to a book
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hew
Definition
to shape with an ax
Term
lightening
Definition
lessening
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lightning
Definition
electrical discharge to atmosphere
Term
populace
Definition
population
Term
populous
Definition
containing many inhabitants
Term
prophecy
Definition
a prediction
Term
prophesy
Definition
to predict
Term
seine
Definition
fishing net
Term
stationary
Definition
unmoving
Term
stationery
Definition
writing paper
Term
treaties
Definition
contracts, formal agreements
Term
treatise
Definition
written account
Term
false pretense
Definition
False representation of fact or circumstance, calculated to mislead
Term
oblige
Definition
To constrain by physical, legal, social, or moral means.
To make indebted or grateful: I am obliged to you for your gracious hospitality.
To do a service or favor for: They obliged us by arriving early.
Term
locus delicti
Definition
The place where the tort, offence, or injury bas been committed.
Term
stay
Definition
The court order granting status quo till such time to facilitate the recipient to do the required act. For example stay order against retrenchment., stay order against vacating the rented house etc
Term
blue-sky law
Definition
A law designed to protect the public from buying fraudulent securities
Term
temporary restraining order
Definition
A Temporary Restraining Order is a court order that prohibits contact between the person requesting the order (the Petitioner) and the person whom the restraining order is against (the Respondent).
Term
motion in limine
Definition
A request submitted to the court before trial in an attempt to exclude evidence from the proceedings. A motion in limine is usually made by a party when simply the mention of the evidence would prejudice the jury against that party, even if the judge later instructed the jury to disregard the evidence
Term
redirect examination
Definition
the trial process by which the party who offered the witness has a chance to explain or otherwise qualify any damaging testimony brought out by the opponent during cross-examination. Redirect examination may question only those areas brought out on cross-examination and may not stray beyond that boundary.
Term
ex rel.
Definition
an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "ex relatione" meaning "by the relation of" (or, loosely translated, "on behalf of")
Term
writ of mandamus
Definition
A writ issued by a superior court ordering a public official or body or a lower court to perform a specified duty.
Term
glenoid fossa
Definition
a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible
Term
SOAP
Definition
Subject
Objective
Assessment
Plan
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