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 deny an individual his personal liberty by placing him under the jurisdiction of the law. The glossary was compiled by the law drafting division of the department of justice and is a handy reference tool for locating bilingual legal terms and. Each spouse puts his or her property in an ab trust. Glossary of legal terms acquired brain injury abi injury to the brain not due to congenital or developmental disorders. If there are no liens, the back of the notice of entry of judgment can be signed and filed with the court see judgment creditor, judgment. Appear as agent to be present in court, but in the place of the law firm representing one of the parties. In the federal system, it applies to crimes such as first degree murder, genocide, and treason. Breach of contract breaking the terms agreed on in a contract bylaw law made by a local authority candidate attorney someone with a law degree who works for a law firm for two years before qualifying as an attorney. Glossary of common legal terms helpful legal definitions. Acronym that stands for also known as and introduces any alternative or assumed names or aliases of an individual. Simple or common legal terms such as lawsuit and plaintiff are notbolded in the text and do not appear in this glossary.
Allegation the assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to a cause made to the court in a. Acquittal the courts decision that a person is innocent of the crime they were charged with. Glossary of legal terminology most frequently used terms glossary of legal terminology edited and expanded by john lombardi aka. For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below. Family law glossary of common terms and definitions note.
A legal theory alleging improper use by the defendant of a court process, such as a subpoena or lawsuit. Respectfully, the circuit judges of lake county judge james k. 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. Online legal dictionaries may provide a more comprehensive listing of legal terms. Below is our growing list of legal definitions beginning with the letter i. Glossary of legal and related terms and courthouse signs englishspanish page 7 of 25 language services section, new jersey judiciary revised. On the determination of a case, the court has the discretion to award costs and order that a party pays another partys legal expenses for the matter. Glossary of terms, national association for court management and other glossary sources from the state court systems states of maryland and florida. For example, a trial court may use a prior decision from the supreme court that has similar issues.
Glossary of legal terms second judicial district court. The dli is the date a claimants work credits expire. Many applicants are asked to see an independent doctor for a physical or psychological exam. The assize of novel disseisin gave to every man dispossessed of his land the right to seek a remedy, not in a local court administered and staffed by fellow landholders in the area, not in a church court, but in a royal.
Legal glossarylegislative department ministry of law and justice. Judicial council, and the glossary of family law terms, alaska court systems family. An act or failure to act that infringes on the rights of another person. Agent someone who has authority to act for another. This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. Fiduciary a person having a legal relationship of trust and confidence to another and having a duty to act primarily for the others benefit. Archive public notice office order for listing of certain matters with the consent of both the sides more downloads. This person takes charge of all case files and paperwork for each day.
A term to indicate another name by which a person is known. The plaintiff initially decides where to bring the suit, but in some cases, the defendant can seek to change. E v e r s h e d s e u r o p e a n d i c t i o n a r y o f s e l e c t e d l e g a l t e r m s eversheds in europe european dictionary of selected legal terms. The terms used in asset protection are farranging, and those new to the field may find this glossary of legal terms useful. The following definitions are intended to be helpful, but they are not intended to constitute legal advice or address every possible meaning of the terms contained in this glossary. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court, usually.
Affidavit a written statement of fact, signed and sworn to before a person having authority to administer an oath. It establishes the deadline to realize the purchase, conditions and penalties in case of withdrawal by any interested parties. Affirm the declaration of an appellate court that the judgment of a lower court is correct and should stand. Advocacy when a qualified authorised legal expert acts on your behalf. This section of the glossary has been compiled from various englishspanish resources, including glossaries from us government web sites, standard dictionaries, glossaries of legal. This dictionary of terms and legal definitions related to hazardous, medical and solid waste is a reference document developed by the new york state division of criminal justice services, office of justice systems analysis with partial funding by the departmnt of justice, bureau of justice statistics. Glossary of legal terms act of god an act of god is a natural occurrence, such as a violent storm or earthquake, for which no individual can be held responsible. It is used to expand or explain a general term as in his children i. An accident which was inevitable despite all involved exercising necessary care. Five papers that are necessary to verify the legality of land. Glossary of legal terms hamilton county courthouse. The glossary was compiled by the law drafting division of the department of justice and is a handy reference tool for locating bilingual legal terms and expressions used in the hong kong legislation. Notice of fact that a person is, by law, presumed to have because such knowledge can be obtained by reasonable care.
Hong kong elegislation view english chinese glossary. Usually costs are awarded to the successful party in a dispute and are the subject of formal third party. Glossary of acronyms and legal terms a acte clair eu law. When ordered by a court, such estimation of value may be carried out by one or more reputable, qualified, disinterested parties. This is the first month in which you are eligible to receive a. Attorney lawyer an attorney is an individual who is legally entitled to prosecute and defend cases in a court of law. If there is a term you are looking for please use our search form below and enter the legal term. You must prove that you became disabled prior to your dli in order to qualify for dib. Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The peoples law dictionary by gerald and kathleen hill publisher fine communications. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. English legal glossary 2 acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment a court form that the person who wins the case must fill out, sign, and file with the court when the judgment is fully paid. A doctrine where courts can deny enforcement of a contract because of unfairness or abuses to a party to the contract arising out of the making of the contract or the terms of the contract.
Affidavit a written statement in which the facts stated are sworn or affirmed to be true. In a human rights case, the complaint or petition or communication alleges that a government or individual or institution that must answer to human rights. Lawyers must file a variety of documents throughout the life of a case. Most of the terms identified in this glossary were adopted as part of the development of nerc s initial set of reliability standards, called the version 0 standards. File to place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of courtcourt administrator to enter into the files or records of a case. Glossary of legal terminology english arabic 472 words ayman khatib arabic interpreter and translator khalil ansara arkan rule of law team in west bank and gaza. This glossary is provided to help citizens, teachers, and students gain a working knowledge of some of the terms used on this website. Native title representative body representative aboriginaltorres strait islander body also known as native title representative bodies are recognised and funded by the australian government to provide a variety of functions under. To find all definitions that include a specific term, enter a word or phrase below. For instance,damages is a typical legal remedy, whereasspecific performance and injunctions are typical equitable remedies. Loss, harm, or hurt that results from an injury is known, in legal terms, as damage.
A proceeding in a court of law by which one party sues to secure the. A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the commission of the crime. Hopefully, this glossary of legal terms will serve to simplify and demystify the workings of the court system. Abstraction taking away with intent to harm or deceive. If a court decides that a person is not guilty of a crime, or the case has not been proved, it will acquit the person. Adobe acrobat distiller works with postscript files, converting them to pdf. The taking of a person into custody by an officer of the law.
The fourth edition of the englishchinese glossary of legal terms was published in december 2004. Acquit when a court lets a person go without any penalty. An indictment or information may contain allegations that the defendant committed more than one crime. English legal glossary 4 affirmed in appellate courts, it means that the decision of the trial court is correct. E v e r s h e d s e u r o p e a n d i c t i o n a r y o f s e l e c t e d l e g a l t e r m s eversheds in europe european dictionary of selected legal terms the words you need, the languages you need them in. General legal terms aamerican civil liberties union aclu the group that works to protect civil liberties of americans.
Some page layout programs can generate pdf files from within the program, but. For example, a guardian ad litem is a person appointed by the court to protect the interests of a minor or legally incompetent person in a lawsuit. 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. Term phrase definitionexplanation translation equivalentnotes. Causes include a lack of oxygen to the brain at or since birth, a traumatic brain injury tbi, intracranial infection, tumour or stroke. As a student at the pontifical institute of mediaeval studies in toronto in the 1960s, i enjoyed noting the antique flavor of the language of ontarios lawyers and courts, a daily echo of the old legal systems that formed the. The various provisions of a law, an ordinance, or a contractual agreement. An application made for the legal recognition of native title rights and interests held by indigenous australians.
A list of many of the most common legal terms used follows. Agency one person acts for or represents another by authority. After acquired intent when the defendant did not intend to commit a crime until after the crime had been committed. Click here for a printable version of all legal terms.
The system is primarily used in the legal field, but also in. Glossary of legal terms federal court of australia. However, throughout the angloamerican legal system, distinctions are made between legal rights and remedies as determined by the common law and equitable rights an d remedies. This glossary is not meant to be all inclusive, but is an attempt to define in understandable lay person terms, some of the more common legal terminology. Abduction taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion. Declaration by an appellate court that the decision of a lower court is valid and will stand as rendered. Attorney of record the lawyer who represents a client and is entitled to receive all formal documents from the court or from other parties. At will if you are employed on an at will basis, this means that you or your employer can terminate your job for any or no reason, at any time, and with or without notice, so long as the termination does not violate any laws. Glossary of terms used in nerc reliability standards. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. Appear for to be present in court representing one of the parties in the proceeding. Glossary of legal and related terms and courthouse signs. Some issues can be heard in both state and federal courts.
Monetary compensation awarded to an individual who has been injured by the defendants actions or inaction. This section includes difficult or uncommon legal terms bolded in the essays and their definitions from wests encyclopedia of american law weal. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. The writ is a court order to appear in court and answer to charges of the plaintiff. When a person files a claim for both dib and ssi at the same time. A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. An allegation in an indictment or information, charging a defendant with a crime. Someone who files a petition or makes an application. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. A request made after a trial asking another court usually the appellate court. Accessory not the perpetrator of the crime but in some way involved without being present in the commission of the crime.
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