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general terms. However, if the reader desires a precise definition of a term pertaining to a criminal matter or civil action, then please refer to the applicable statute(s) or rule(s).
The purpose of creating the glossary is twofold: 1) to provide a core set of legal terms in English as a base document for the preparation of dictionaries or glossaries in languages for which no other published dictionaries or glossaries exist, and . 2) to provide a source document for the selection of technical terms that are
The following glossary is intended as a brief introduction to the terms and phrases provided and should not be considered a definitive source for defining the terms. The descriptions are intended to be more practice oriented than technical. For a more thorough definition of terms, refer to a legal dictionary, such as Black’s or Barron’s. aka
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The Handbook of Legal Terms is produced by the Michigan Judicial Institute to meet the needs of those employees of the court system who are not legally trained, yet work with the law and court procedures.
This book focuses on defining the terms that people today are most likely to encounter when dealing with the law. The definitions are clear, concise,and easy-to-understand. Whether you are a lawyer, a law student, or a layperson, this handy reference will help you understand the precise meaning of any legal term. ESSENTIAL LAW DICTIONARY The es ...
Lawsuit: A legal dispute brought to a court for resolution. Lawyer: A person qualified to represent clients in a court of law and to advise them on legal matters. Levy: To raise, collect, or seize by legal process.
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. Acquit - to find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial. Affidavit - a written statement of fact, signed and sworn to before a person having authority to administer an oath.
adversary system The term used to describe the American legal system where two or more opposing parties present their evidence and witnesses to the fact finder, which is either the judge or the jury, and the fact finder finds in favor of a particular party.