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Terms in this set (25)

Agreement
an arrangement between two or more people, countries, etc.; contract
Arbitration
a settlement of a dispute by a person chosen by both parties—to arbitrate (v)
Article
a particular statement or stipulation in a contract, etc.; clause
Attorney
a person appointed to act for or represent another; lawyer
Brief
written statement of facts for a court
Clause
a particular statement or stipulation in a contract, etc.; article
Condition
anything necessary before the performance of something else
Evidence
information presented to a court to prove or support a point in question
Herein
in here; in this {document, etc.}
Hereinafter
in the following part {of this document, etc.}
Heretoafter
up until now; until the present; before this
Judge
public official with authority to hear the evidence of a case and give a decision
Lawsuit
a trail at court between two private parties
Jury
a group of people chosen to hear the evidence of a case and give a decision
Null and void
invalid; without legal force; not binding
Plead
1. To defend a law case 2. To declare oneself to be guilty or not guilty
Party
the person or persons forming one side of an agreement
Sentence
1. Decision of a court, Sep. as to the punishment 2. The punishment
Stipulate
to specify as an essential condition—stipulation (n)
Sue
to start legal action against someone in a court of law—lawsuit (n)
Terms
conditions or stipulation
Trial
a formal examination of a case in a court of law—to try (v)
Verdict
the formal decision or finding of a judge or jury
Warrant
to give formal assurance; to guarantee
Without prejudice
without detriment or damage to a legal right or claim
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