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A parent’s or custodian’s act of leaving a child without adequate care or supervision.
Abandonment
A suit Which has been quashed and ended
Abatement of Action
A summary of a larger work, wherein the principal ideas of the larger work are contained
Abstract
A short Abbreviated form of the case as found in the record
Abstract of Record
A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property
Abstract of title
A person who aides or contributes in the commission of a crime.
Accessory
One who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime. A partner in crime
Accomplice
A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim
Accord
A method of discharging a claim upon agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.
Accord and Satisfaction
A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he has engaged in a punishable offense
Accusation
The generic name for the defendant in a criminal case
Accused
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
Acknowledgment
To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. to set free, release,or discharge from an obligation,burden,or accusation. No guilty in a criminal trial
Acquit
In criminal law , a finding of not guilty. In contract law,a release ,absolution, or discharge from an obligation,liability,or engagement.
Acquittal
Case,cause,suit,or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice.
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