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Subject : law
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1. The act of staking money - or other thing of value - on an uncertain event or outcome.






2. A ruling by the court against the party making the objection.






3. The process by which one state or country surrenders to another state - a person accused or convicted of a crime in the other state.






4. The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.






5. A written or verbal command from a court directing or forbidding an action.






6. Exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner in a public place.






7. A personal representative - named in a will - who administers an estate.






8. An agreement by attorneys on both sides of a civil or criminal case about some aspect of the case; e.g. - to extend the time to answer - to adjourn the trial date - or to admit certain facts at the trial.






9. A trust that the grantor may change or revoke.






10. Having addressed any matter in writing.






11. A malicious injury which disables or disfigures another.






12. The dismissal of a case - by which the same cause of action cannot be brought against thedefendant again at a later date.






13. In the practice of appellate courts - the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.






14. An attack on a judgment other than a direct appeal to a higher court.






15. Unlawful intercourse with an individual without their consent.






16. Any behavior - contrary to law - which disturbs the public peace or decorum - scandalizes the community - or shocks the public sense of morality.






17. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






18. The act of obtaining the property of another person through wrongful use of actual or threatened force - violence - or fear.






19. 1. One who has been convicted of a criminal offense. 2. That which is connected with the law of crimes; That which has the character of a crime (criminal justice; criminal intent).






20. Primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is 'secondary.' That is - anoriginal letter is 'best evidence -' and a photocopy is 'secondary evidence.'






21. In a trial - a foundation must be laid to establish the basis for the admissibility of certain types of evidence.






22. The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.






23. A general term for an action - cause - suit - or controversy brought before the court for resolution.






24. In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial - the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.






25. A meeting either on or off the record at the judge's bench between the judge - counsel - and sometimes the defendant - out of the hearing of the jury.






26. A person having a legal relationship of trust and confidence to another and having a duty to act primarily for the others benefit - e.g. - a guardian - trustee - or executor.






27. A request made after a trial - asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial wasconducted properly. To make such a request is 'to appeal' or 'to take an appeal.'






28. To hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime - the official will bind over the accused - normally by setting bail for the accused's a






29. 1. To execute - perpetrate - or carry out an act. To commit a crime. 2. To send a person to prison - asylum - or reformatory by a court order.






30. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be.






31. Against - or not authorized by law; unlawful.






32. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






33. The legal process by which the government takes private land for public use - paying the owners a fair price. See EMINENT DOMAIN.






34. To obtain customers for a whore or prostitute. One who obtains customers for a whore or prostitute.






35. A violation of law - not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses are generally considered infractions.






36. In bankruptcy proceedings - a debt is secured if the debtor gave the creditor a right to repossess the property or goods used as collateral.






37. Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the applicable law governing the case. Also called charge.






38. The initial statement made by attorneys for each side - outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.






39. The jurisdiction of two or more courts - each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.






40. The time within a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.






41. The breaking or violating of a law - right - obligation - or duty either by doing an act or failing to do an act. BREAKING AND ENTERING - Breaking and entering a dwelling of another in nighttime with intent to commit a felony therein.






42. The trial method used in the U.S. and some other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence - and totest by crossexamination the






43. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






44. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.






45. A jury which is unable to agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation.






46. A judicial command or order proceeding from a court or judicial officer - directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment - sentence - or decree.






47. A court in which the proceedings are recorded - transcribed - and maintained as permanent records.






48. Issues and claims capable of being properly examined in court.






49. Facts that do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.






50. A will entirely written - dated - and signed by the testator in his/her own handwriting.






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