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Most Popular Legal Definitions
specific deterrence
Deterrence, as an objective of sentencing, which is fit to a particular
offender.
fifth amendment
An article of the U.S. Constitution which provides fundamental rights in regards
to due process. For example, when a suspect is read his Miranda Rights he is
told he has to right to remain silent, this would be pleading the fifth.
tax evasion
A prohibited or illegal act or omission which is designed to reduce a person's
tax liability.
judicial discretion
The power that law gives the Court of a judge to
choose among multiple alternative, each being lawful.
examination for discovery
An oral examination under oath
audit
examination by a trained accountant of the financial records of a business or
governmental entity, including; noting improper or careless practices,
recommendations for improvements, and a balancing of the books.
X
A form of signature upon contracts by persons
illiterate.
ecclesiastical law
Synonymous to canon law
bona fide
Latin for "good faith," it signifies honesty, for example, "The defendant made
a bona fide attempt to arrive in court on time"
parens patriae
Latin, inherent jurisdiction of the courts to make decisions concerning people
who are not able to take care of themselves.