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Most Popular Legal Definitions
acquit
what a jury--or judge sitting without a jury--does at the end of a criminal
trial if the jury or judge finds the defendant not guilty
privative clause
A section of law that states that all or select decisions of that tribunal are
final and conclusive and not subject to judicial rule.
sale
Transfer of something (and title to it) in
return for money.
juvenile
1) childish; immature; relating to youth or
children 2) an individual under the age specified by state law, determined for
various reasons, the requirement to have legal guardian present in a court of
law and for the levying of different charges or consequences compared to crimes
or infractions committed by adults
abrogate
To annul or repeal a law or pass legislation that contradicts the prior law. It
also applies to revoking or withdrawing conditions of a contract.
cause of action
The basis of a lawsuit founded on legal grounds and alleged facts which, if
proved, would constitute all the "elements" required by statute.
pettifogger
An attorney or lawyer who sustains a professional livelihood on dishonest
business.
authorize
to officially empower someone to act
count
1) to number or enumerate 2) formal statement
made in court or a specific charge or complaint
admission to bail
order of a court in a criminal case allowing the defendant to be freed pending
trial if he/she posts bail in an amount set by the court; although the U.S.
Constitution guarantees the right to bail, in extreme cases (murder, rape, or
treason) the court is not required to admit a prisoner to bail of any amount due
to the likelihood of the defendant fleeing the area or causing greater harm