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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.

Any matters of public concern and general knowledge. Latin phrase.

This term applies to the breaking down of a lump sum of money and distributing it into several parts. It is often used when business accounts are analysis.

These are the organisation that by, written and oral examinations determine a physician to become a specialist. A diploma from this board states that the physician is an expert in his field

Is done by a third party not involved in the bill, who then agrees to honour the bill. This transaction is known as an act of honour.

This term applies to the precise value of property upon which taxes need to be paid.

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.