Category: M

the term applied to the diplomatic envoy who has full power to carry out the functions and is only second in authority to the ambassador.

the term that is given to the laws that govern the property of a husband and wife together.

A clause between nations where the countries agree to treat each other the same as the countries that treat them the best.

the term that is given to a hypothetical question and a question that is not answered by referring to facts.

term that is used for the relative value of a thing in comparison to other things.

This term applies to an arrest that is made intentionally on the basis of a false charge.

a term that is used for double and triple of damages to be awarded. See punitive damages.

the term to describe the improper or poor performance of a physician, dentist and other medical professionals.

The authority of military law. 1. When the US is at peace or war. 2. When the US is engaged in war outside its boundaries. 3. Rebellion in the US. 4. When

These are the rules that govern the amount of money a plaintiff is entitled to in a case.

the term given to a law suit that alters a husband’s or wife’s status such as b y an annulment or a divorce.

This term applies when a person has consented to his medical records being released to someone else.

The term applied to the contract where a person binds his property to another should he not pay a loan.

a term referring to a judgement that orders the payment of money that is owed.

a warning to any person that needs to be said before they are questioned.

The name given to a person who is in the business of exchanging currencies.

the name that is given to employees who work on privately owned ships.

the name that is given to an offense taking place within the military.

the name that si given to the branch of medicine concerning the questions of law; medicolegal matters.

the term that is used to describe the shortest time a person can spend in jail for committing a certain crime.