Acronym that stands for also known as and introduces any alternative or assumed names or aliases of an individual. In contract law, a release, absolution, or discharge from an. For example, a lawyer may say, the court sustained the objection, in describing a ruling made by the judge or magistrate judge handling the case. The first title to verify you meet stringent requirements for knowledge, skill, proficiency and ethics in privacy law, and one of the abas newest accredited specialties. The fourth edition of the englishchinese glossary of legal terms was published in december 2004. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. A court order authorizing an officer to arrest a person and bring that person before the nearest available magistrate judge.
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To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial. Solicitors are the experts when it comes to the law and how it affects you. Glossary of legal terms 19th judicial circuit court. Glossary of legal terms minnesota state bar association.
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To give formally, as in giving an oath or affirmation. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. It came into force in 1994 and espouses three principles. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers. This glossary is provided to help citizens, teachers, and students gain a working knowledge of some of the terms used on this website. Traditionally the lex fori governs questions of procedure, regardless of the lex causae. Akin to common law, which springs from tradition and judicial decisions. 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. Glossary of legal terms englishspanish developed by. The intent of this glossary is to provide the layperson with a general understanding of terms commonly used in probate law. It terms glossary information technology definitions. Many lawyers are now adopting a plain english style.
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