75 List of Legal Words To Know
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The law, scenarios involving its enactment, and the legal environment are full of words people don’t use in everyday situations. Read our list of legal words . In this article, we’ve collected an exhaustive list of legal words you may encounter and what they mean. We’ve also included example sentences containing these words to help you better understand how to use them. What Are Legal Words? Write
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- About this guide
- Related reading
- Ad hoc
- Caveat emptor
- Ad infinitum
- Et seq
- Actus reus
- Ab initio
- Ex parte
- Pro bono
- Ad idem
- Bona fide
- Quasi
- In-camera
- Amicus curiae
- Mens rea
- De facto
- Ne exeat
- Arraignment
- Discovery
- Grand jury
- Pretrial conference
- Pretrial hearing
- Deposition
- Cause of action
- Recusal
- Malfeasance
- Subpoena
- Summons
- Extradition
- Action
- Civil case
- Criminal case
- Case law
- Perjury
- Affidavit
- Burden of proof
- Quash
- Plea bargain
- Felony
- Adjudication
- Adjournment
- Evidence
- Notarize
- Brief
- Complaint
- Petition
- Title
- Transcript
- Writ
- Case file
- Docket
- Financial affidavit
- Foreclosure
- Dismissal
- Income withholding order
- Annulment
- Automatic orders
- Legal separation
- Custody
- Restraining order
- Child support
- Seal
- Arrest
- Protective order
- Detention order
- Law Librarian
- Juvenile delinquent
- Youthful offender
- Foreman
- Minor
- Moving party
- Public defender
- Prosecutor
- Witness
- Plaintiff
- Defendant
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