Category: C

A term in medical jurisprudence where consent can’t be obtained from a minor or a person who cannot understand the request for consent or is under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

the sum of money that is paid to use or charter a ship.

the name given to a person who has a committed a serious crime. The word can also mean wicked.

This occurs when the assets of an estate are grouped together where there is no will pertaining to the distribution of assets.

This involves the transfer of title from one person to another with the purchaser assuming the title.

This occurs when a patient has agreed to undergo a medical or surgical procedure and has agreed to the fee to be paid.

This certificate is made out by the clerk of a court that states that a document or affidavit conforms to the law.

the term that is given to the place that something can be seen so it can be observed and easily seen by interested and disinterested parties.

This term is applied when the majority of a particular commodity is bought on the market and is then sold for a higher price.

This term is applied when the evidence presented disproves or is contrary to the testimony of a witness.

a contract where its validity will depend on fulfilling certain conditions.

a term given to the fees paid to an attorney where the client pays a sum that depends on how much he is awarded.

a statement that says that the court was in session and did its business at a certain place at a certain time.

the written statement that names all of the partners involved in a company and is filed with the correct authorities.

This is the offense that will be tried in a criminal court and not a civil court.

This term applies to something that is convincing, compelling and appeals to reason.

Used in medical jurisprudence where a brother or sister is the nearest available next of kin and can give consent to treatment.

the money that is spent in buying and promoting a business.

the term that applies to a spoken consent usually when it is not possible to get written consent.

part of the health code that requires physicians to report any outbreaks of contagious and communicable diseases. See contagious diseases.