key terms
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| common law | a system of law based on precedent and customs
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| precedent | a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later similar case
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| statute | a law written by a legislative branch
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| plaintiff | a person or party filling a lawsuit
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| defendant | an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
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| felony | a serious crime such as murder rape kidnapping or robbery
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| misdemeanor | a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items
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| larceny | the unlawful taking away of another persons property with the intent never to return it
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| robbery | the taking of property from a persons possession by using force or treats
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| burglary | unlawful entry into any dwelling or structure
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| lawsuit | a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
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| tort | wrongful acts for which an injured party has the right to sue
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| libel | written untruths that are harmful to someones reputation
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| constitutional law | branch of law dealing with formation construction and interpretation of constitutions
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| stare decisis |
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| writ of habeas corpus |
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| bill of attainder |
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| ex post facto law |
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| due process of law |
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| search warrant |
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| double jeopardy |
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| plea bargaining |
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