Legal Terms

Question 1

Criminal Law

Answer 1

System of law concerned with punishment of people who commit crimes

Question 2

Civil Law

Answer 2

System of law concerned with private relations of a community. Helps people get Health care they need.

Question 3

Malpractice

Answer 3

Misconduct by a professional person.

Question 4

Neglecence

Answer 4

Failure or lack of ability to provide care.

Question 5

Assault

Answer 5

Threats physical harm

Question 6

Battery

Answer 6

Physical Harm

Question 7

Invasion of Privacy

Answer 7

Privacy invaded

Question 8

False Imprissionment

Answer 8

Depriving someone of freedom

Question 9

Verbal Abuse

Answer 9

Excessive use of language o undermine someones dignity and security through insults of humiliation

Question 10

Defamation

Answer 10

Damaging the good reputation of someone

Question 11

Slander

Answer 11

Making a false statement damaging reputation orally

Question 12

Libel

Answer 12

Published false statement

Question 13

Implied Contract

Answer 13

Unwritten contract which has the force of law because of the actions of the parties. Handshake

Question 14

Expressed Contract

Answer 14

Contract Signed

Question 15

Legal Disability

Answer 15

Individuals who have a physical disability that limits a life activity

Question 16

Tort Law

Answer 16

Private wrong committed by one person against another