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Dec 30, 2010 · Definitions play a fundamental role in legal discourse, which can be identified in its two basic functions: avoiding ambiguity in interpretation, and warranting the application of a law to a...
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This legal glossary, provided by Justice Ontario, is a basic guide to common legal terms. Different terms may have different meanings based on the specific area of law or the context in which they are being used. You can browse the list alphabetically or search for a specific term.
tort law’s core concepts and animating principles, to see how this body of law fits into our legal and political system, and to appreciate why there are good reasons to retain tort law while relying on courts regularly
particular entity or person. AID AND ABET One who incites, encourages, or counsels another in the commission of a crime. ALIAS Latin: “Otherwise.” A name other than a person’s legal name. ALIAS SUMMONS Process issued when the original summons has not been effective; supercedes the original. ALIBI Latin: “Elsewhere.” A defense that places
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Sep 21, 2020 · The nature of reasonableness review in administrative law has long been obscured behind vivid but uninformative descriptions. In recent years, courts and commentators have recognised that reasonableness review involves assessment of the weight and balance of reasons bearing on a decision.
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ANNOTATION - A case summary or commentary on the law cases, statutes, and rules illustrating its interpretation. ANNUAL REVIEW - Yearly judicial review, usually in juvenile dependency cases, to determine whether the child requires continued court supervision or placement.
Oct 31, 2009 · A dictionary of law : consisting of judicial definitions and explanations of words, phrases, and maxims : and an exposition of the principles of law: comprising a dictionary and compendium of American and English jurisprudence. The metadata below describe the original scanning.
