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EXAM - LEGAL GLOSSARY (A) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ABANDONMENT - ANSWER-A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without
adequate care, supervision, support, or parental contact for an excessive period of
time. Also, the desertion of one spouse by the other with the intent to terminate the
marriage relationship.
ABATEMENT OF ACTION - ANSWER-A suit which has been quashed and ended.
ABSTRACT - ANSWER-A summary of a larger work, wherein the principal ideas of
the larger work are contained.
ABSTRACT OF RECORD - ANSWER-A short, abbreviated form of the case as
found in the record.
ABSTRACT OF TITLE - ANSWER-A chronological summary of all official records
and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property.
ACCESSORY - ANSWER-A person who aids or contributes in the commission of a
crime.
ACCOMPLICE - ANSWER-One who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites
with the principal offender in the commission of a crime. A partner in a crime.
ACCORD - ANSWER-A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit
which bars subsequent actions on the claim.
ACCORD AND SATISFACTION - ANSWER-A method of discharging a claim upon
agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.
ACCUSATION - ANSWER-A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he
has engaged in a punishable offense.
ACCUSED - ANSWER-The generic name for the defendant in a criminal case.
ADOPTION - ANSWER-To take into one's family the child of another and give him or
her the rights, privileges, and duties of a child and heir.
AGGRAVATED BATTERY - ANSWER-The unlawful use of force against another
with unusual or serious consequences such as the use of a dangerous weapon.
, AGGRAVATING FACTORS - ANSWER-Any factors associated with the commission
of a crime which increase the seriousness of the offense or add to its injurious
consequences.
AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS - ANSWER-A statement of all important facts,
which all the parties agree is true and correct, which is submitted to a court for ruling.
AGREEMENT - ANSWER-A mutual understanding and intention between two or
more parties. The writing or instrument which is evidence of an agreement.
(Although often used as synonymous with contract, agreement is a broader term.)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT - ANSWER-1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2.
The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly
executed and acknowledged.
ACQUIT - ANSWER-To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To
set free, release or discharge from an obligation, burden or accusation. To find a
defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.
ACQUITTAL - ANSWER-In criminal law, a finding of not guilty. In contract law, a
release, absolution, or discharge from an obligation, liability, or engagement.
ACTION - ANSWER-Case, cause, suit, or controversy disputed or contested before
a court of justice.
ADJUDICATE - ANSWER-To determine finally.
ADJUDICATION - ANSWER-Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the
judgment given.
ADMINISTRATOR - ANSWER-1. One who administers the estate of a person who
dies without a will. 2. A court official.
ADMISSIBLE - ANSWER-Pertinent and proper to be considered in reaching a
decision.
ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE - ANSWER-Evidence that can be legally and properly
introduced in a civil or criminal trial.
ADMISSION - ANSWER-Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts
relevant to the adversary's case.
ADMONISH - ANSWER-To advise or caution. For example the Court may caution or
admonish counsel for wrong practices.
AID AND ABET - ANSWER-Help, assist, or facilitate the commission of a crime.
ADVERSARY SYSTEM - ANSWER-The trial method used in the U.S. and some
other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined
by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence,
EXAM - LEGAL GLOSSARY (A) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ABANDONMENT - ANSWER-A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without
adequate care, supervision, support, or parental contact for an excessive period of
time. Also, the desertion of one spouse by the other with the intent to terminate the
marriage relationship.
ABATEMENT OF ACTION - ANSWER-A suit which has been quashed and ended.
ABSTRACT - ANSWER-A summary of a larger work, wherein the principal ideas of
the larger work are contained.
ABSTRACT OF RECORD - ANSWER-A short, abbreviated form of the case as
found in the record.
ABSTRACT OF TITLE - ANSWER-A chronological summary of all official records
and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property.
ACCESSORY - ANSWER-A person who aids or contributes in the commission of a
crime.
ACCOMPLICE - ANSWER-One who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites
with the principal offender in the commission of a crime. A partner in a crime.
ACCORD - ANSWER-A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit
which bars subsequent actions on the claim.
ACCORD AND SATISFACTION - ANSWER-A method of discharging a claim upon
agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.
ACCUSATION - ANSWER-A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he
has engaged in a punishable offense.
ACCUSED - ANSWER-The generic name for the defendant in a criminal case.
ADOPTION - ANSWER-To take into one's family the child of another and give him or
her the rights, privileges, and duties of a child and heir.
AGGRAVATED BATTERY - ANSWER-The unlawful use of force against another
with unusual or serious consequences such as the use of a dangerous weapon.
, AGGRAVATING FACTORS - ANSWER-Any factors associated with the commission
of a crime which increase the seriousness of the offense or add to its injurious
consequences.
AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS - ANSWER-A statement of all important facts,
which all the parties agree is true and correct, which is submitted to a court for ruling.
AGREEMENT - ANSWER-A mutual understanding and intention between two or
more parties. The writing or instrument which is evidence of an agreement.
(Although often used as synonymous with contract, agreement is a broader term.)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT - ANSWER-1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2.
The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly
executed and acknowledged.
ACQUIT - ANSWER-To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To
set free, release or discharge from an obligation, burden or accusation. To find a
defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.
ACQUITTAL - ANSWER-In criminal law, a finding of not guilty. In contract law, a
release, absolution, or discharge from an obligation, liability, or engagement.
ACTION - ANSWER-Case, cause, suit, or controversy disputed or contested before
a court of justice.
ADJUDICATE - ANSWER-To determine finally.
ADJUDICATION - ANSWER-Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the
judgment given.
ADMINISTRATOR - ANSWER-1. One who administers the estate of a person who
dies without a will. 2. A court official.
ADMISSIBLE - ANSWER-Pertinent and proper to be considered in reaching a
decision.
ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE - ANSWER-Evidence that can be legally and properly
introduced in a civil or criminal trial.
ADMISSION - ANSWER-Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts
relevant to the adversary's case.
ADMONISH - ANSWER-To advise or caution. For example the Court may caution or
admonish counsel for wrong practices.
AID AND ABET - ANSWER-Help, assist, or facilitate the commission of a crime.
ADVERSARY SYSTEM - ANSWER-The trial method used in the U.S. and some
other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined
by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence,
