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09/05/2012

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Term
scienter
Definition
knowledge, awareness
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scilicet
Definition
to wit, that is to say, namely (SS or ss)
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scintilla
Definition
a spark, the least particle
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scire facias
Definition
cause to know, give notice (writ used to revive a judgment that has expired [dormant])
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secundum
Definition
according to
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se defendendo
Definition
in self-defense
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semper
Definition
always
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seriatim
Definition
severally, separately
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sic
Definition
thus, so, in such manner (used to indicate an error in original, quoted material)
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sigillum
Definition
a seal
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sine
Definition
without
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sine die
Definition
without a day, without a specific day assigned for a future meeting
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sine qua non
Definition
that without which a thing cannot occur; indispensable condition or part
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stare decisis
Definition
to abide by decided cases
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status quo
Definition
state in which, present state
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sua sponte
Definition
voluntarily, of his own will and motion
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sub nonime
Definition
under the name of, in the name of, under the title of
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sub silentio
Definition
under silence, without any notice being taken
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sui generis
Definition
of its own kind or class, the only one of a kind, unique
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sui juris
Definition
of his own right, having legal capacity to act for himself
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supersedeas
Definition
superseding (as in the bond that accompanies a writ commanding a stay of proceedings pending appeal)
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supra
Definition
above, cited in full above
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tenere
Definition
to hold, to keep
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terminus a quo
Definition
the starting point
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ultra
Definition
beyond, in excess of, outside of
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ultra vires
Definition
without power, beyond the powers of
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venire facias
Definition
that you cause to come, a type of summons
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versus
Definition
against (plaintiff __ defendant)
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videlicet (viz.)
Definition
it is easy to see, that is to say, namely
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vi et armis
Definition
by force and arms
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vis-a-vis
Definition
one who (that which) is face to face with another
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vivos
Definition
living
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voir dire
Definition
to speak the truth, the process used to select jurors
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