Category: A

Regarding auto insurance, a driver whose conduct is held legally responsible for causing an accident.

A range of technologies intended to deter auto theft, such as a car alarm. Equipping vehicles with anti-theft devices often lead to a discount on insurance premiums.

The onboard system controlled by a vehicle’s computer that assists the manual braking system, helping a driver safely stop or slow a vehicle without skidding or losing control.

A form of optional auto insurance coverage wherein the insurer waves its right to increase the rate of the policyholder at fault of an accident.

the agreement made between a man and a woman before they get married with provisions for property disposal should they divorce or a partner dies. See antinuptual settlement; premarital agreement.

a contract made between a man and a woman before they get married that determines the disposition of any property rights and interests.

a posse or a group of civilians that are armed and authorised by an official officer of the peace in the community to aid in capturing criminals and to prevent crime.

The trial with two opposing parties and each one is given the opportunity to present to the court its side of the issues being contested.

A trial that is incomplete and for some reason or other is terminated before a verdict is reached.

These are the citizen’s of a foreign countries that your own country is at peace with and not at war with.

Any action or words that are deceptive and are used to conceal the truth.

This person is the chief administrative officer of the Army.

designates the heirs to his estate.

the term used when a court ends before the case is settled and the case may be automatically bound over to next session or term of the court. Known as automatic continuance.

This an arrest that is carried out by a peace officer or a private citizen where there is certainty or absolute certainty that a particular crime has been committed.

Latin. the court order that commands a person against whom it has been issued to do something one else show why he should not be forced to do so. See mandamus.

a previously contracted debt and one that was once binding but has since become unenforceable.

This term applies to any trick or a cunning device that is used.

the person who stirs up or incites a situation, especially a situation that is of discontent.

Damages that are added on to the amount that is actually due or damages that are added as a punishment for the defendant. Added damages is sometimes called smart money.