Legal Glossary
Certainly! Here are some common legal terms along with their definitions:
Abrogate: To repeal or annul a law by authority, especially by legislative enactment.
Adjudication: The legal process of resolving a dispute or settling a controversy through a judicial decision.
Affidavit: A written statement of facts made voluntarily and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it, before a person having the authority to administer such an oath.
Arbitration: The process of resolving a dispute outside of court by submitting it to one or more neutral third parties, known as arbitrators, who render a decision.
Attorney: A person legally appointed or empowered to act on behalf of another in legal matters, typically as an advocate or representative in court.
Defendant: In a civil or criminal case, the person or entity against whom a lawsuit or criminal charge is brought and who is required to defend the action in court.
Discovery: The pre-trial process in a lawsuit in which each party obtains evidence and information from the other party or parties by means such as interrogatories, depositions, and requests for production of documents.
Injunction: A court order requiring a party to refrain from doing certain acts or compelling a party to perform specific acts.
Jurisdiction: The authority of a court or government agency to hear and decide cases within a particular geographical area or subject matter.
Plaintiff: The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint or petition in court, seeking relief or redress against another party, known as the defendant.
Pro Bono: Legal services provided voluntarily and without charge to individuals or organizations that cannot afford to pay for legal representation.