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Common Legal Words

The document outlines key legal terms commonly encountered in court, including complaint, defendant, plaintiff, and evidence. It provides definitions for each term, such as the roles of the parties involved in a lawsuit and the processes like appeal and cross-examination. Additional terms like affidavit, bail, acquittal, and jury are also defined to give a comprehensive understanding of legal proceedings.

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Common Legal Words

The document outlines key legal terms commonly encountered in court, including complaint, defendant, plaintiff, and evidence. It provides definitions for each term, such as the roles of the parties involved in a lawsuit and the processes like appeal and cross-examination. Additional terms like affidavit, bail, acquittal, and jury are also defined to give a comprehensive understanding of legal proceedings.

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In a court setting, you'll hear several legal terms.

Some common ones include complaint (a formal


statement outlining a claim), defendant (the person being sued or accused), plaintiff (the person
bringing the suit), and evidence (any documentation or testimony presented to establish a fact). Other
important terms are appeal (a request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision), cross-
examination (questioning a witness by the opposing side), and verdict (the jury's decision).

Here's a more detailed breakdown of some of these terms:

Complaint: A formal written statement outlining the details of a claim or accusation against a defendant.

Defendant: The person who is being sued in a civil case or the person accused of a crime in a criminal
case.

Plaintiff: The party who initiates a lawsuit or brings a legal action against another party.

Evidence: Any information, document, or testimony presented in court to prove a fact or establish a
point.

Appeal: A legal process where a party asks a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

Cross-examination: The process of questioning a witness by the opposing side in a trial.

Verdict: The decision made by a jury or judge regarding the facts and the legal consequences of those
facts.

Affidavit: A written statement of facts made under oath, often used as evidence.

Bail: The release of an arrested person before trial, typically on the condition that they appear in court.

Acquittal: A judgment that a criminal defendant is not guilty of the crime charged.

Sentencing: The phase of a criminal trial where the judge determines the punishment for a convicted
defendant.

Adjournment: The postponement of a court hearing to a later date.

Arraignment: The first court appearance of a person accused of a crime, where they are formally
informed of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.

Jury: A group of citizens selected to decide the facts of a case and render a verdict.

Counsel: A lawyer who represents a client in court.

Burden of Proof: The obligation of a party in a legal case to prove their case, typically by presenting
sufficient evidence.

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