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abstract of conviction
An official copy of the contents of a criminal or traffic verdict and sentence.
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accord and satisfaction
An agreement between the parties whereby a claim or charge may be dismissed by the court upon a payment or other consideration given to the person injured.
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accused
The person against whom an accusation is made; one who is charged with a crime or traffic infraction.
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action
Proceeding in a court by which one party prosecutes another for the enforcement or protection of a right, or the redress or prevention of a civil wrong.
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adjudicate
To pass on judicially, to decide, settle, or decree.
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admissible
Pertinent and proper to be considered in reaching a decision. Refers to the evidence considered in determining the issues to be decided in any judicial proceeding.
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adversary proceeding
One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from a hearing in which only one party appears.
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affiant
The person who makes and signs an affidavit.
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affidavit
A written, printed, or videotaped declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily, and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it, taken before an officer having authority to admi [..]
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affirm
To ratify, make firm, confirm, establish, reassert. Alternate procedure to swearing under an oath.
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