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Negligence /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence is failure to exercise reasonable care.

Hung Jury /hʌŋ ˈdʒʊr.i/

A hung jury cannot reach a unanimous decision.

Nonfeasance /ˌnɑːnˈfiː.zəns/

Nonfeasance is the failure to act when required.

Tortfeasor /ˈtɔrtˌfiː.zɚ/

A tortfeasor is someone who commits a wrongful act.

Assault /əˈsɔlt/

Assault is the intentional threat or use of force against someone.

Defense of Property /dɪˈfɛns əv ˈprɑː.pɚ.ti/

Defense of property allows protection of one’s belongings.

Indemnity /ɪnˈdɛm.nə.ti/

Indemnity protects against financial loss or damage.

Guardian Ad Litem /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən æd ˈlaɪ.təm/

A guardian ad litem represents a child’s best interests in court.

Legal Separation /ˈliː.ɡəl ˌsɛ.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Legal separation allows spouses to live apart while remaining married.

Contingent Fee /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt fiː/

A contingent fee is payment based on case success.

Misfeasance /ˌmɪsˈfiː.zəns/

Misfeasance is improper conduct by officials.

Personal Injury Recovery /ˈpɝː.sən.əl ˈɪn.dʒər.i rɪˈkʌv.ɚ.i/

Personal injury recovery involves restoring victims' well-being.

Money Judgment /ˈmʌn.i ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

A money judgment is a court-ordered financial compensation.

Search Warrant /sɝːtʃ ˈwɔːr.ənt/

A search warrant authorizes law enforcement to inspect specific locations.

Consecutive Sentence /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv ˈsɛn.təns/

A consecutive sentence stacks multiple prison terms one after another.

Mistrial /ˈmɪsˌtraɪ.əl/

A mistrial is a trial invalidated before its conclusion.

Sedition /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition involves actions aimed at overthrowing the government.

Embezzlement /ɪmˈbɛ.zəl.mənt/

Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of funds entrusted to one’s care.

Strict Liability /ˈstrɪkt laɪˈæ.bəl.ə.ti/

Strict liability holds parties accountable without proving negligence.

Malpractice /ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/

Malpractice involves negligence by a professional.

Replevin /rɪˈplɛv.ɪn/

Replevin is a legal action to reclaim wrongfully taken property.

Joint and Several /ˈdʒɔɪnt ənd ˈsɛv.ɚ.əl/

Joint and several liability holds each party fully responsible.

Harassment /həˈræs.mənt/

Harassment involves unwelcome behavior causing distress.

Malfeasance /ˌmælˈfiː.zəns/

Malfeasance is wrongful conduct by officials.

Slander /ˈslæn.dɚ/

Slander involves false spoken statements harming someone's reputation.

Violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

A violation is the breach of a law or rule.

Joint and Several Liability /ˈdʒɔɪnt ənd ˈsɛv.ɚ.əl laɪˈæ.bəl.ə.ti/

Joint and several liability holds each party fully responsible.

Obstruction of Justice /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

Obstruction of justice involves interfering with legal processes.

Concurrent Sentence /kənˈkɝː.ənt ˈsɛn.təns/

Concurrent sentence occurs when a convicted person serves multiple sentences simultaneously.

Criminal Justice /ˈkrɪm.ə.nəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

Criminal justice manages crime prevention and punishment.

Parole /pəˈroʊl/

Parole allows early release under supervision.

Megan's Law /ˈmeɡ.ənz lɔː/

Megan's Law requires public access to sex offender information.

Bail Bondsman /ˈbeɪl ˈbɑːndz.mən/

A bail bondsman provides financial assistance for bail.

Death Penalty /ˈdɛθ ˌpɛn.əl.ti/

The death penalty is state-sanctioned execution for severe crimes.

False Imprisonment /ˈfɔːls ɪmˈprɪz.ən.mənt/

False imprisonment unlawfully restricts someone's freedom.

Custodial Parent /ˈkʌs.tə.di.əl ˈpɛr.ənt/

A custodial parent primarily cares for the child.

Perjury /ˈpɝː.dʒə.ri/

Perjury is lying under oath in legal settings.

Jaywalking /ˈdʒeɪˌwɑː.kɪŋ/

Jaywalking is crossing streets unlawfully or unsafely.

Annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/

Annulment legally declares a marriage null and void.

Indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/

An indictment formally charges someone with a serious crime.

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