Dictionary of Law
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false arrest :: n. physically detaining someone without the legal ... sment. See also: false imprisonment
arrest :: v. 1) to take or hold a suspected criminal with le ... anda warning probable cause warrant
false imprisonment :: n. depriving someone of freedom of movement by hol ... for damages. See also: false arrest
arrest warrant :: n. a judge's order to law enforcement officers to ... ommitted a crime. See also: warrant
resisting arrest :: n. the crime of using physical force (no matter ho ... referred to merely as "resisting."
false pretenses :: n. the crime of knowingly making untrue statements ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
confess :: v. in criminal law, to voluntarily state that one ... Miranda warning self-incrimination
concealed weapon :: n. a weapon, particularly a handgun, which is kept ... ions, arrests or improper activity.
criminal justice :: n. a generic term for the procedure by which crimi ... endered and punishment carried out.
custody :: n. 1) holding property under one's control. 2) law ... inor child. See also: child custody
fresh pursuit :: n. immediate chase of a suspected criminal by a la ... hot pursuit. See also: hot pursuit
flight :: n. running away or hiding by a person officially a ... of avoiding arrest or prosecution.
color of law :: n. the appearance of an act being performed based ... xtort payoffs to forget the ticket.
civil :: adj. 1) that part of the law that encompasses busi ... also: civil liberties civil rights
abscond :: v. 1) traditionally to leave a jurisdiction (where ... as in "he absconded with the loot."
unfair competition :: n. wrongful and/or fraudulent business methods to ... ctices tend to harm one's business.
adequate remedy :: n. a remedy (money or performance) awarded by a co ... es it, giving cause for his arrest.
warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant
cite :: v. 1) to make reference to a decision in another c ... police officer). See also: citation
citation :: n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the proba ... se is not in point." See also: cite
fugitive from justice :: n. a person convicted or accused of a crime who hi ... extradition. See also: extradition
go bail :: v. slang for putting up the bail money to get an a ... arrest or pending trial or appeal.
Miranda warning :: n. the requirement, also called the Miranda rule, ... me such a suspect? See also: rights
marshal :: 1) n. a federal court official who may serve paper ... tablish priorities among creditors.
obstruction of justice :: n. an attempt to interfere with the administration ... n arrest. Such activity is a crime.
order :: 1) n. every direction or mandate of a judge or a c ... defendant. See also: judge judgment
riot :: n. 1) technically a turbulent and violent disturba ... to unlawful possession of firearms.
probable cause :: n. sufficient reason based upon known facts to bel ... of Rights search search and seizure
loiter :: v. to linger or hang around in a public place or b ... kenness or being a public nuisance.
jump bail :: v. to fail to appear for a court appearance after ... also: bail bail bond bail bondsman
interrogation :: n. questioning of a suspect or witness by law enfo ... the poisonous tree Miranda warning
hot pursuit :: n. when a law enforcement officer is so close behi ... sh pursuit. See also: fresh pursuit
swindle :: v. to cheat through trick, device, false statement ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
time served :: n. the period a criminal defendant has been in jai ... o the defendant. See also: sentence
roadside test :: n. a preliminary test law enforcement officers use ... g while intoxicated Miranda warning
rights :: n. 1) plural of right, which is the collection of ... evidence. See also: Miranda warning
promissory estoppel :: n. a false statement treated as a promise by a cou ... lue of his work. See also: estoppel
duress :: n. the use of force, false imprisonment or threats ... pardoned by President Jimmy Carter.
defraud :: v. to use deceit, falsehoods or trickery to obtain ... longing to another. See also: fraud
equitable estoppel :: n. where a court will not grant a judgment or othe ... also: clean hands doctrine estoppel
estoppel :: n. a bar or impediment (obstruction) which preclud ... pel equitable estoppel estop laches
forger :: n. a person who commits the crime of forgery, by m ... ts or signatures. See also: forgery
extortion :: n. obtaining money or property by threat to a vict ... . See also: blackmail robbery theft
deception :: n. the act of misleading another through intention ... ent actions. See also: deceit fraud
deceit :: n. dishonesty, fraudulent conduct, false statement ... . See also: fraud misrepresentation
breach of warranty :: n. determination that a statement as to title of p ... See also: implied warranty warranty
bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney
calumny :: n. the intentional and generally vicious false acc ... 's reputation. See also: defamation
consumer protection laws :: n. almost all states and the federal government ha ... rranty product liability securities
cruelty :: n. the intentional and malicious infliction of phy ... ruel and unusual punishment divorce
counterfeit :: 1) adj. describing a document, particularly money, ... d for real. See also: forgery utter
forgery :: n. 1) the crime of creating a false document, alte ... See also: counterfeit forger fraud
information and belief :: n. a phrase often used in legal pleadings (complai ... nswer complaint declaration perjury
perjurer :: n. a person who intentionally lies while under an ... alse information. See also: perjury
per se :: (purr say) adj. Latin for "by itself," meaning inh ... e statement. See also: libel per se
perjury :: n. the crime of intentionally lying after being du ... ly made a mistake or misunderstood.
prior restraint :: n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast ... e words of Sir William Blackstone).
rape :: 1) n. the crime of sexual intercourse (with actual ... See also: date rape statutory rape
abuse of process :: n. the use of legal process by illegal, malicious, ... ly correct the error and apologize.
misrepresentation :: n. the crime of misstating facts to obtain money, ... etenses." See also: false pretenses
malice :: n. a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a ... cution murder public figure slander
invasion of privacy :: n. the intrusion into the personal life of another ... randeis. See also: right to privacy
intrinsic fraud :: n. an intentionally false representation (lie) whi ... ts. See also: extrinsic fraud fraud
kidnapping :: (also spelled kidnaping) n. the taking of a person ... but now applies to adults as well.
libel per se :: n. broadcast or written publication of a false sta ... See also: defamation libel slander
malfeasance :: n. intentionally doing something either legally or ... sponsibility. See also: misfeasance
lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order.
retraction :: n. 1) to withdraw any legal document in a lawsuit ... igation. See also: defamation libel