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WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGES

the failure of a plaintiff to pursue the charges that will result in his case being dropped.

WRIT OF RIGHT A

a formal written document that si issued as a matter of course or as a matter of right.

WILL CONTEST

the name of the legal action that is taken to determine if a will is legitimate and able to be probated. See probate.

WITNESS EXPERT

a witness with specialised knowledge such as a chemist, engineer or a physician.

WITNESS COMPETENT

the term that is given to a witness in a case who is legally qualified to testify.

WELFARE STATUTES

These are the laws that help to support people who can’t support themselves.

WITNESS ADVERSE

the name given to a witness whom is unfavourable to the person who is questioning them and will give testimony to favour the opposite side.

WARDS OF COURT

These are the people who have their rights and safety protected and guarded by the courts.

WANT OF JURISDICTION

1. lack of the authority to hear a case. 2. A judge who oversteps his authority in a case.

WITNESS HOSTILE

a witness who is antagonistic to the party who summoned him to be a witness.

WARRANT SEARCH

written order from a court that allows a search of a premises to be conducted.

WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE

a term that is used for the preponderance of a truth. The weight of evidence is what will convince a judge one way or another.

WAITING TIME

Period in a job where an employee is unable to work because of factors he has no control over.. Also known as allowed time, idle time, downtime.

WARM SITE

Disaster management term for an alternate business recovery site only partially equipped for business.

WATERSHED

Area above a water body that collects and adds to body of water.

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