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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.

a philosophy of law resulting from analysing and comparing many legal concepts and does not depend upon any one theory or existing principles or laws.

The unqualified and the total agreement in accepting a liability or a responsibility.

Any person connected to a crime before or after it has happened, but was not present when the crime was committed. See aid and abet.

the term used to describe the attorney with a dubious reputation who solicits his clients from the victims of accidents. See indirect solicitation.

the term used when an attempt to cause harm to a person has been carried out.

These are the changes that a person makes to his tax return to correct any errors that were made in the original filing.

This the term applying losing your memory. It may be permanent or temporary and due to disease or an emotionally disturbed state.

The authority to act in any manner that a person sees fit to do. TLD Example: Laws place constraints on a person’s arbitrary power to do as he or she wishes without

The final and total power of acting on your own judgement.

French for unjustly and without reason.

This refers to the proper preparation of any case by an attorney. It includes witness interviews, knowing the facts and laws applicable to the case and having consultation with the client.

The child who is not the natural child of the parents but has become a true child by legal action. Can be considered a legal heir.

the term used to describe the preparations and planning in an attempt to commit a robbery that failed.

This applies to all trials where witnesses are examined. In usual usage it applies to a dispute or a fight.

the exceptional attraction to something or something that will entice a person to act. Such as a child swimming an another person’s pool.

the changing of a pleading that will correct any errors and to make a more accurate presentation of all of the facts.