Keyword Definitions Flashcards
Advocacy
the profession or work of a legal advocate
Legislation
Laws considered collectively
Liability
The state of being legally responsible for something
Manslaughter
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or in circumstances not amounting to murder
Appellate
concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed
Deterrence
The use of punishment as a threat to deter people from offending
Judgement
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
Rehabilitation
The act of restoring something to it’s original state
Mediation
Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration
Foreseeability
Capable of being anticipated
Judiciary
The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively
Precedent
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
Claimant
A person making a claim, especially in a law suit or for a state benefit
Defendant
An individual, company or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Statute
A written law passed by a legislative body
