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A legal decree that a marriage is void, as opposed to a divorce which recognizes the end of a marriage.

A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

An out-of-court testimony given under oath by a witness in a civil lawsuit.

A right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

The process of preliminary examination of potential jurors by a judge or lawyers to determine their suitability for jury service.

A person or firm that holds or administers property or assets for the benefit of a third party.

Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

A judicial order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or that compels a person to carry out a certain act.

The authority to act for another person in specified legal or financial matters.

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

A list of cases in court for trial, or the names of the parties who have cases pending.

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

The provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system.

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

A method of dispute resolution involving one or more neutral third parties who are usually agreed to by the disputing parties and whose decision is binding.

A minor wrongdoing; a non-indictable offense, less serious than a felony.

A written argument presented to a court.

Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty.

The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.

A formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an excuse or confession, or requesting leniency.

Physical property that can be touched or felt, such as land, goods, etc.

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

The law as established by the outcome of former cases.

A written set of questions that one party sends to another as part of the discovery process; the answers must be given under oath.

An official authorized to perform acts in legal affairs, in particular witnessing signatures on documents.

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

The legal authority to make decisions on behalf of another person, typically due to incapacity or minority.

Monetary compensation that is awarded by a court in a civil action to an individual who has been injured through the wrongful conduct of another party.

The process of taking legal action; the process of suing someone, or bringing a lawsuit against someone.

The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

A written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.

Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.

The part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasts with statutory law.

The pre-trial stage in a lawsuit during which each party can obtain evidence from the opposing party by means such as interrogatories, depositions, and requests for documents.

A written statement of facts, sworn to and signed before a notary public or another person authorized to administer oaths.

A writ ordering a person to attend a court.

The examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility.

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration.

The body of law that is concerned with fairness and justice, as opposed to the law that is concerned with criminal punishment and civil damages.

The theory or philosophy of law; a system or body of law.

A person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties, typically taking care of financial matters on behalf of another.