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Types of Law

Vocabulary on the types of law

TermDefinition
common law system of law based on precedent & custom
precedent a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in later, similar case
statute a law written by a legislative branch
plaintiff a person or party filing a lawsuit
defendant an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
felony a serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnapping, or robbery
misdemeanor a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items
larceny the unlawful taking away of another person's property with the intent never to return it.
Robbery the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or threats
Burglary unlawful entry into any dwelling or structure
lawsuit a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
torts wrongful acts for which an injured party has the right to sue
libel written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
Constitutional Law branch of law dealing with the formation of or interpretation of constitutions
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