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| The offense contained in the indictment in criminal law; or a statement made by the judge to the jury |
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| A bar, a prevention; prevents a person by law to speak against her own deed or act; bars a person from denying the truth of a fact, which has been settled by the facts of law |
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| Maritime law - law which relates to the sea, ships, marine commerce or business transacted at sea |
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| Latin for "by the court"; an opinion rendered by a court composed of more than one judge, but whose author is unidentified |
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| Court that hears proceedings regarding estates of deceased and incompetent persons |
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| Court order that empowers a proper legal authority to seize a person; usually to force someone to come before the court to answer charges |
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| An application for an order |
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| Latin for "the written law" |
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| Detailed statement listing various points discussed in the lawsuit |
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| Latin for "the thing speaks for itself"; negligence of an alleged wrongdoer may be inferred because an incident has occurred |
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| Absolute, final; putting an end to all debate or action |
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| Return of the parties to the status quo; take away |
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| Conduct which falls below the standard established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risks |
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| A listing of the attorneys in the United States |
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| Matters to be tried in court |
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| A hypothetical case argued by law students as an exercise; may also mean to bring up as a subject for discussion or debate without legal significance |
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| Not withstanding the verdict |
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| Judgment that reverses the determination of the jury |
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| Excusing; evidence which tends to clear, justify or excuse a defendant from an alleged fault |
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| Someone not directly involved in a lawsuit who may supply information on some matter of law about which the court my be doubtful |
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| To give up; to renounce some right or thing |
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| To rebut; to oppose a claim by the opposing party |
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| Lating for "you have the body"; a court order to release a prisoner held in custody |
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| The legal process in resolving a dispute; the judgment of the court |
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| Final settlement of a matter, terminates the proceedings; in criminal law, it is the sentence that the defendant receives |
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| Basic law of right and duties; for example contract law, tort law, law of wills |
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| Latin for "what for what"; something for something |
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