Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Dissent A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court of appeals with the decision of the majorityA term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court of appeals with the decision of the majority Libel See defamation Certiorari See writ of certiorari Delinquency The commission of an illegal act by a juvenile Nolle prosequi A formal entry upon the record by the plaintiff in a civil suit, or the prosecuting officer in a criminal case, declaring the case will not be prosecuted. Removal, order of To send back; For example, an appellate court may remand a case to a lower court for retrial or for some change in disposition. Search and seizure, unreasonable The closure of court records to inspection, except to the parties. Lien A claim against property for payment of a debt. Common types of liens include the mechanic's lien, the judgment lien, and the mortgage lien.

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