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09/08/2011

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scienter
Definition
knowingly intent or knowledge
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scilicet
Definition
to wit and namely generally abbreviated to ss or SS
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sequestered
Definition
secluded, the seclusion of witnesses or evidence during a case or the seclusion of the jury until a verdict is reached.
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sine die
Definition
without a set day, thus adjournment sine die is a final adjournment without a aday set for reassembly
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sine qua non
Definition
something that is essential
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stare decicis
Definition
let the decision stand pertains to policy of a court to follow precedent when deciding cases
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status quo
Definition
the way things are or their existing state at a given time
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sua sponte
Definition
of one's own will or voluntarily
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subpoena duces tecum
Definition
a writ commanding the person named to produce in court certain desiganted documents
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subpoena duces tecum
Definition
a writ commanding the person named to produce in court certain desiganted documents
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sui juris
Definition
one that is legally capable of managing one's own actions or affairs
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sui generis
Definition
of its own kind and unique
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supersedeas
Definition
a writ issued by a judge to stay a legal proceeding
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ultra vires
Definition
acts which are not within the powers of a corporation as defined in its charter
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venireman
Definition
jurors
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versus
Definition
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