Glossary of Terms

Glosario de términos Jurídicos

A (7) | B (4) | C (15) | D (7) | E (2) | F (3) | G (1) | H (2) | I (7) | J (4) | L (3) | M (3) | N (1) | O (2) | P (12) | R (3) | S (10) | T (4) | U (2) | V (3) | W (4)
  • Acquittal

    Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

  • Affidavit

    A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

  • Affirmed

    In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.

  • Answer

    The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

  • Appeal

    A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

  • Appellate

    About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgment of another lower court or tribunal.

  • Arraignment

    A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.