Arbitrator
one who conducts arbitration and serves as a judge who conducts a "mini-trial"
Arguendo
Latin meaning "for the sake of argument"
Argument
1) the presentation of proof or evidence 2) the subject of a question
Argumentative
generally refers to the characterization of a
question asked by the opposing attorney which does not really seek information
but challenges the truthfulness or credibility of the witness
Arm's Length
the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of
each other, and without having some special relationship; such as being a
relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control
of the other
Arraign
to bring a criminal defendant before the court, at which time the charges are
presented to them, the opportunity to enter a plea is given, a determination of
whether the party has a lawyer is made, if necessary settling the amount of
bail, and future appearances are scheduled
Arraignment
the hearing in which a person is presented with the charges against them, given
an opportunity to enter a plea, determined whether they have a lawyer, and if
necessary set the bail amount and future appearances
Arrears
money not paid when due, usually the sum of a series of unpaid amounts
Arrest
1) to take or hold a suspected criminal with legal authority, as by a law
enforcement office 2) To delay the enforcement of a judgment by a judge while
errors in the record are corrected
Arrest Warrant
a judge's order to law enforcement officers to arrest and bring to jail a person
charged with a crime