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A number of Latin terms are used in legal terminology and legal maxims. This is a partial list of these terms, which are wholly or substantially drawn from Latin, or anglicized Law Latin.
ACTION - Case, cause, suit, or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice. ADJUDICATE - To determine finally. ADJUDICATION - Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree.
lawsuit - A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. law clerk (or staff attorney) - Assist judges with research and drafting of opinions.
Acquittal. A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction. Active judge. A judge in the full-time service of the court. Compare to senior judge.
9 Νοε 2023 · Interlocutory refers to legal actions, orders, or decisions that occur during the course of a case and are not final or conclusive, often subject to further review or proceedings. J “Jane Doe” is a placeholder or pseudonym used in legal proceedings to refer to an unidentified or anonymous female party.
14 Σεπ 2023 · A Letter of Intent is a document outlining the key terms of an agreement before the actual contract is finalized. While it's generally not legally binding, it serves as a roadmap for the parties involved, laying out their intentions and the framework for the future, more detailed contract.
31 Δεκ 2009 · Amicus curiae brief: “Friend of the court” brief; a brief filed by a person, group or entity that is not a party to the case but nonetheless wishes to provide the court with its perspective on the issue before it. The person or entity is called an “amicus”; the plural is “amici.”
