Your Free Online Legal Dictionary • Featuring Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Ed.

Category: A

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.

AIDING AN ESCAPE

Any act that is committed by a jailer or another person that allows a criminal to escape. It is a criminal offense.

ALTERNATIVE RELIEF

This the request for a remedy where the plaintiff is unsure of the type or exact relief they are entitled to receive and permits the court to direct one of several forms.

AD TESTIFICANDUM

Latin. Denoting that a person should appear for the purpose of testifying.

AISNE

the first born child in a family.

ACQUIESCE

The action of consenting that is usually accompanied without any enthusiasm. Agree to going quietly.

ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES

This term fixes a value upon the amount of money that the defendant must pay to the plaintiff for damages he has caused.

AGAINST THE EVIDENCE

contrary to the evidence given. The verdict will not be supported by any evidence given.

ACCRUED RIGHT

The right that has been established and is backed by a legal authority and can demand a remedy to wrongs that have been committed.

ALIENATION OF AFFECTION

This the wrongful act of one person that interferes with the affection one spouse has for the other. This could be one a husband or wife is deprived of the others affection

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE

an insurance policy that guarantees payment to the insured for damages he needs to pay for personal injuries to other parties or for damage to a person’s property.

ABOLITION

The destruction or abolition of something such as the abolition of slavery.

Topic Archives:

Disclaimer

This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. The Law Dictionary is not a law firm, and this page does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.