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At Fault

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

Anti-Theft Device

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.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

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.

Accident Forgiveness

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.

ANCILLARY JURISDICTION

the right of a court that can aid and regulate decisions reached in an original suit but in a different court.

ATTORNEY (ATTORNEY AT LAW)

This term applies to a lawyer, council, a member of the bar and an officer of the courts who is engaged by a client to represent them and try a case.

AGAINST THE WILL

the statement that says something was done without a person’s consent. Such as a rape, robbery or an assault.

ACCORD

The agreement between parties to settle their claims and differences.

ANTE-FACTUM

Latin term meaning before the fact. This applies to an act that has been done before or a previous act.

ADVERSE INTEREST

Any interest that will completely or partially displace your own interest in something.

APPLICANT

This term applies to a person who files a petition or makes an application; the petitioner; or the person who is applying for a legal remedy to a problem.

ABDUCTION

A criminal offense. The taking by force or strong persuasion of a wife, husband, child or other person.

A PRIORI

Latin, is concluded from what has happened previously and that certain affects must by necessity will follow.

ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE DOCTRINE

The principle that states that people have something on their premises that is attractive to children but has inherent dangers. The owners are expected to take all reasonable care that no harm

ARGUMENT ON APPEAL

a legal argument that is set before a court that aids it in making proper judgement. It will submit facts and points of law that will bolster its contention.

ALTERNATE LEGACY

the legacy of the will maker or testator who gives one of two or more things without actually designating which one.

AMICABLE ACTION (SUIT)

the suit that is brought about by bother parties for the purpose of getting a decision from the court about a doubtful question of law.

AGENCY-SHOP AGREEMENT

the agreement permitting an employee to join or not to join a labour union. There is a pre-requisite of employment that he needs to pay the union initiation fee and the regular

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