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Glossary of legal terms this glossary defines a number of terms in common legal use. Glossary of business terms adjective adj headwords for adjectives followed by information in square brackets only before a noun and not before a noun show any restrictions on where they can be used. The peoples law dictionary by gerald and kathleen hill publisher fine communications. Acronym that stands for also known as and introduces any alternative or assumed names or aliases of an individual. A lawyer is in the best position to advise you about your legal rights and responsibilities.
Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The following are definitions of some words commonly encountered during the course of various. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In the era of the globalization and synchronizing of the legislation worldwide, our aim with the present legal glossary is to help in some convenient way for uniting and equality of the usage of legal terms so the legal culture and behavior could be increased and reach new levels. Hopefully, this glossary of legal terms will serve to simplify and demystify the workings of the court system. Glossaries for translators working in spanish, french, japanese, italian, etc.
Glossary of common legal terms helpful legal definitions. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. Causes include a lack of oxygen to the brain at or since birth, a traumatic brain injury tbi, intracranial infection, tumour or stroke. Pages in category english glossaries the following 165 pages are in this category, out of 165 total. Advocacy when a qualified authorised legal expert acts on your behalf. Legal terms has been specifically designed with us. Online legal dictionaries may provide a more comprehensive listing of legal terms. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au. Many books on the law for nonlawyers contain glossaries. For the definition of a legal term, enter a word or phrase below.
It is intended to assist you with the terminology that you are likely to come across in the course of your dealings with the legal system in jersey. A proceeding in a court of law by which one party sues to secure the. See especially, lile dennistons the reporter and the law new york. Glossary of legal terminology english arabic 472 words ayman khatib arabic interpreter and translator khalil ansara arkan rule of law team in west bank and gaza. Declaration by an appellate court that the decision of a lower court is valid and will stand as rendered. Administrative procedure the way an executive government agency makes and enforces support orders without going to court. Glossary of legal terms amnesty international law prohibits the applicability of amnesties or similar mechanisms to exonerate alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity including genocide, gross human rights violations or international crimes from criminal responsibility, or to excuse the states responsibility to investigate or. Common law principles can be changed by legislation.
Glossary of legal and related terms and courthouse signs. Different terms may have different meanings based on the specific area of law or the context in which they are being used. Glossary of legal and related terms and courthouse signs englishspanish page 7 of 25 language services section, new jersey judiciary revised. This legal glossary is a basic guide to common legal terms. This glossary has been prepared by the judicial greffe and law officers department. For legal terms not referred to in this glossary, or for more.
Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. A legal theory alleging improper use by the defendant of a court process, such as a subpoena or lawsuit. Glossary of legal terms federal court of australia. To find all definitions that include a specific term, enter a word or phrase below. Glossary of terms for popular acronyms used in education produced by the headteachers report updated august 2017 need help contact us w. A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the commission of the crime. The glossary was compiled by the law drafting division of the department of justice and is a handy reference tool for locating bilingual legal terms and expressions used in the hong kong legislation. This dictionary of terms and legal definitions related to hazardous, medical and solid waste is a reference document developed by the new york state division of criminal justice services, office of justice systems analysis with partial funding by the departmnt of justice, bureau of justice statistics. Glossary definition is a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings. A request made after a trial asking another court usually the appellate court. A persons specified to carry out the terms of a will.
Noun n the codes c and u show whether a noun, or a particular sense of a noun, is countable an agenda, two agendas or uncountable. A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w abate. Glossary of legal terminology english german 472 words dustin degrande german translator edited by dagmar grimm. Hastings house, 1980, barrons dictionary of legal terms new york. Its terms can be determined, by conduct or a combination of writing, conversations andor conduct. Abduction taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion. This legal glossary defines legal and other terms appearing in the content here at, in plain english and in relation to usage. Website content managed by legislative department, ministry of law and justice, government of india designed, developed and hosted by national informatics centre nic last updated. Archive public notice office order regarding suspension of functioning of delhi high court till 03. Search more than 10,000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language. How will the terminology of the glossary be laid out.
The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Arbitration the overall settlement of a dispute by a third partys decision that has been agreed upon by each opposing party. Somali court interpreter glossary english somali abstract. Each defined term is highlighted like this throughout content, to let you know that it is linked directly to its definition below. Abduction the offense of taking away a wife, child, or ward, by deceitful persuasion, force, or violence. Abandon v abate v to abate a nuisance abatement abdicate v abdication abduct v abduction abet v to aid and abet abetment abeyance in abeyance ab initio abode abolish v to abolish slavery.
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