Counsel’s introductory speech to the court, in which the party’s case and evidence to be adduced in support are outlined.

To assist or encourage as an accomplice in the commission of an offence, being present when the offence is committed. One who abets is a principal in the second degree.

Level of responsibility for an action

A person charged with an offence; the defendant in criminal proceedings.

A setting free from a criminal charge.

A statute; a legislative decree of parliament.

a civil proceeding instituted by one party against another; the right of instituting legal proceedings.

(in the analysis and definition of criminal offences) the physical component of a particular crime, being the action itself, as opposed to the necessary accompanying state of mind (see mens rea) [L: g [..]

For this purpose. The phrase is often used in the sense of "impromptu".

For the purpose of giving evidence. [L] See also subpoena