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Subject : law
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1. An inference of the truth or falsity of a proposition or fact - that stands until rebutted by evidence to the contrary.






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






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






4. Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.






5. Objection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit). The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. This differs from peremptory challenge.






6. Officer of the court who files pleadings - motions - judgments - etc. - issues process - and keeps records of court proceedings.






7. Having addressed any matter in writing.






8. 1. One who administers the estate of a person who dies without a will. 2. A court official.






9. Willful destruction of property - from actual ill will or resentment toward its owner or possessor.






10. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.






11. Chains or shackles for the hands to secure prisoners.






12. Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered - ordinarily because of an error apparent on the record .






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






14. 1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly executed and acknowledged.






15. The rules of conduct that govern the legal profession. The Codecontains general ethical guidelines and specific rules written by the American Bar Association.






16. A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.






17. A program of parental care for children who do not have an in-home parental relationship with either biological or adoptive parents.






18. A determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or entry of a plea of guilty or nol contendere (no contest) - regardless of whether adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence was suspended - deferred - or withheld.






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






20. A claim by codefendant or co-plaintiffs against each other and not against persons on the opposite side of the lawsuit.






21. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






22. Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.






23. Test to determine content of alcohol in one arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor by analyzing a breath sample.






24. Act ofconsequences of a criminal act - accusation - or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.






25. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on the written indictment submitted to it for its approval - means that the evidence was found insufficient to indict.






26. A prison or place of confinement where convicted felons are sent to serve out the term of their sentence.






27. 1. To discuss - ponder or reflect upon before reaching a decision. A judge will usually deliberate before announcing a judgment. 2. Intentional - characterized by consideration and awareness.






28. To withhold a debtor's money - and turn it over to another in order to pay a debt. Typically - the one withholding the money is the debtor's employer.






29. The act of taking and carrying away the personal property of another of a value less than $300 with the intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it permanently.






30. A federal or state public building or other place for the confinement of persons. It is used as either a punishment imposed by the law or otherwise in the course of the administration of justice






31. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






32. In criminal law - a finding of not guilty. In contract law - a release - absolution - or discharge from an obligation - liability - or engagement.






33. Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food - housing - health care - and other necessities






34. Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts relevant to the adversary's case.






35. A release from custody which imposes regulations on the activities and associations of the defendant. If a defendant fails to meet the conditions - the release is revoked.






36. A weapon which acts by force of gunpowder - such as a rifle - shotgun or revolver.






37. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






38. Settling a dispute without a full - formal trial. Methods includemediation - conciliation - arbitration - and settlement - among others.






39. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






40. The seat occupied by judges in courts.






41. Two or more sentences of jail time to be served in sequence.






42. The right to challenge a juror without assigning a reason for the challenge.






43. To lose - or lose the right to.






44. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps them agree on a settlement.






45. Standard of proof commonly used in civil lawsuits and in regulatory agency cases. It governs the amount of proof that must be offered in order for the plaintiff to win the case.






46. To refuse a gift made in a will.






47. A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.






48. Putting a person to death - usually by hanging - without legal authority.






49. A specialized court that deals with cases during the late evening and early morning hours.






50. Fatherhood.