Legal Terms Flashcards

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Acquittal

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A decision that says someone is 'not guilty' of a crime.

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Amicus Curiae

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A person who helps the court by giving information about the law but is not part of the case.

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Brief

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A written explanation by a lawyer that argues why their side should win.

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Burden of Proof

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The responsibility to prove that something is true in a legal case.

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Case Law

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Law that comes from past decisions made in court.

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Civil Case

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A disagreement between people or groups that is settled in court.

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Common Law

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Law created by judges based on past decisions.

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Complaint

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The first document that starts a lawsuit, explaining what the problem is.

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Crime

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An action that is against the law.

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Decision

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The conclusion or judgment made by a court.