Glossary of Terms

Glosario de términos Jurídicos

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  • Impeachment

    (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.

  • In Forma Pauperis

    In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.

  • Indictment

    The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

  • Information

    A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a misdemeanor.

  • Instructions

    Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the law governing the case.

  • Interrogatories

    Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.

  • Issue

    (1) The disputed point in a disagreement between parties in a lawsuit. (2) To send out officially, as in to issue an order.