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Terminology
Week 5
Question | Answer |
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Felony | A serious crime such as murder, larceny, assault, and rape |
Deposition | Oral testimony given by an individual with a court reporter and attorneys for both sides present |
Defendant | Person who defends actions brought on litigation |
Libel | False and malicious writing about another constituting a defamation of character |
Litigation | Court action |
Malpractice | Professional negligence |
Misfeasance | A civil law term referring to a lawful act that is improperly or unlawfully executed |
Slander | False and malicious words about another constituting a defamation of character |
Plaintiff | Person bringing charges in litigation |
Tort | Wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another |
Nonfeasance | A civil law term referring to the failure to perform an act, official duty or legal requirement |
Subpoena | Written command designating a person to appear in court under penalty for failure to appear |
Noncompliant | Failure to follow a required command or instruction |
Arbitration | A form of dispute resolution that allows a neutral party to settle the dispute |
Emancipated Minor | Persons under the age of 18 who are financially responsible for themselves and free of parental care |