Chapter 14 Vocabulary

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A system of law based on precedent and customs

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Common Law

Front

A law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action

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Case Law

Front

A law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court

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Bill of Attainder

Front

A legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done.

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Lawsuit

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Following legal procedures

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Due Process

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A law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed.

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Ex Post Facto Law

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A law written by a legislative branch

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Statute

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A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why the person is being held

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Writ of Habeas Corpus

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A ruling used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case.

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Precedent

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Regulation that evidence gained by police in a way that violates the 4th Amendment may not be used in trial.

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Exclusionary Rule