术语定义oath Solemn pledge to keep a promise or speak the truth.objection Process during a court proceeding whereby one party takes exception to something...
术语定义quash To vacate, void, nullify.quid pro quo "Something for something." Fair return consideration; i.e., giving something of value in ret...
术语定义backlog Number of pending cases exceeding the capacity of a court which is engaged in acting on other cases.bail Money or other security (such as ...
术语定义immediate cause Last event in a series of events which causes another event, particularly an injury, to occur. May or may not also be the proximat...
术语定义electronic monitoring Type of sentencing or arrest wherein an individual is required to wear an electronic device which transmits the individual&#...
术语定义damages Money awarded by court to a person for injury or loss suffered by the unlawful act or negligence of another.de facto In fact. Exercising p...
术语定义negligence Failure to use that degree of care which a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances. See also comparative negligence an...
术语定义magistrate Local judicial official having limited original jurisdiction, especially in criminal cases. Also often used to refer to a judge.mala in...
术语定义garnishment Legal proceeding in which a debtor's money is applied to the debts of the debtor, such as when one's wages are garnished.gener...
术语定义fair comment Term used in libel law applying to statements relating to matters of public concern made by a writer in honest belief that they are t...