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Webster's New World Law Dictionary
While the law is technically written in English it may not sound that way sometimes. Legal words can be confusing and some law dictionaries don’t make things any simpler, providing definitions that leave you more confused than the original legal document did. Fortunately, Webster’s New World Law Dictionary provides you with a comprehensive set of legal definitions that the layperson can understand.
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noun The process to seek and obtain a review and reversal by a court of a lower courtÂ’s decision. The process to seek and obtain a review and reversal of an administrative decision by a court or by a higher authority within the administrative agenc…
nounplFinancial compensation demanded by, or directed by a court to be paid to, a claimant as compensation for a financial loss or injury to person or property.actualor compensatory damages. Damages intended to compensate for a quantifiable loss.consequen…
The definition of a defendant is a person being sued or accused of a crime. (noun) An example of a defendant is someone accused of driving under the influence.…
nounThe state of being deemed responsible for the commission of a crime, either as a result of a plea or the adjudication of a judge or jury. …
The definition of negligence is carelessness or not paying attention, causing someone or something to be at risk of being harmed. (noun) An example of negligence is leaving a two year old child home alone by himself.…