Senior English Week Nine Vocab
About this set
Created by:
aefinatic77 on October 28, 2011
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 affidavit | a sworn, written statement |
| annul | to make legally invalid or void |
| arbitration | the process of deciding or settling a conflict |
| bequeath | to leave or hand down by will |
| breach | a break or split in a structure, relationship, or agreement |
| codicil | an addition, especially to a will |
| concede | to admit as true, to acknowledge |
| concise | brief; expressing much in few words |
| deposition | testimony under oath, especially a recorded statement for use in court at a later date |
| grievance | a circumstance considered just cause for protest, or a complain about such a circumstance |
| impartial | unbiased; lacking favoritism in deciding an issue |
| indict | to charge formally with a crime |
| jurisprudence | a system of law; the philosophy of law |
| mandate | an order given by a superior court to a lower court |
| pending | not yet decided; yet to occur |
| premeditate | to consider beforehand; to plan |
| promissory | contain a pledge or promise |
| redress | to correct; to make right |
| statute | a law |
| tribunal | a court or person empowered to make a judgement |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.