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Most Popular Legal Definitions
next of kin
The nearest blood relative of a deceased.
good faith
having no intention to commit fraud or act
dishonestly
opening statement
A lawyer's initial remarks at trial. Generally, it is directed at the judge or
jury to set out the theory behind their case.
ex post facto
Latin for 'after the fact'
abatement
(1) in terms of an amount, the taking away, reduction, or allowed discount (2)
in a situation, the suppression or removal of symptoms. For example, "the
abatement of pollution."
simony
The crime of corruption for the purpose of a Church or religious
benefit.
long-term offender
A convicted person for whom a court states there is a substantial risk of
re-offending.
child custody
court's determination of which parent, relative, or other adult should have
physical and/or legal control and responsibility for a minor (child) under 18
sexual assault
A sexual act upon or directed to another which is unwanted and not consented to
by the other.
continuance
an adjournment of a trial or some other legal hearing